|

Entomology MCQs for Agriculture Competitive Exams – Practice Set with Answers

ByAditya Abhishek

Hey students, preparing for your upcoming agriculture examinations such as PRC LEA, UPSC, ICAR JRF, etc. but confused about whether your preparation is going well or not? Well, no more! At Agriculture Review, we keep updating new test series based on previous years’ questions of the Examination for Agriculturists.

In this test, you have to attempt 100 questions from the Entomology subject. Attempting all questions is necessary to identify your strengths and weaknesses. After completing the test, you can take a screenshot of your result for future reference and compare it with past performances. To stay updated with regular test series, click on the bell icon at the bottom left corner of the screen.

You can also join our Facebook Broadcast Channel, where we regularly share newly updated questions. All the best for today—I hope you become a registered Agriculturist soon!

JOIN BROADCAST CHANNEL
entomolgy-mcqs-for-agriculture
Entomology MCQs

Entomology MCQs

1. The term “Entomology” is derived from which language?

2. The class Insecta belongs to which phylum?

3. Which of the following is a characteristic feature of insects?

4. Which order of insects has the maximum number of species?

5. Which insect organ is primarily responsible for the removal of nitrogenous wastes?

6. Which of the following insects exhibits prognathous head orientation?

7. Johnston’s organ is found in which part of the insect’s antenna?

8. Which type of antenna is characteristic of male mosquitoes?

9. Which mouthpart type is found in houseflies?

10. The ‘mandibulosuctorial’ mouthpart is found in:

11. The segment that connects the insect leg to the thorax is called:

12. Which type of insect leg is adapted for jumping?

13. Halteres are modified:

14. In elytra, wing venation is:

15. The wing coupling mechanism using ‘hamuli’ is found in:

16. Which term refers to the anterior thickened edge of an insect wing?

17. The swollen abdomen of a queen termite due to enlarged ovaries is known as:

18. Which structure on the abdomen of aphids releases a waxy fluid?

19. Insect larvae with prolegs and crochets are typically:

20. What type of cerci is present in mayflies?

21. Which type of development includes a pupal stage?

22. The immature stage of holometabolous insects is called:

23. Insects that show gradual metamorphosis are said to be:

24. Insects that have aquatic immature forms and terrestrial adults exhibit:

25. Ecdysis in insects is controlled by:

26. The hormone responsible for retention of larval characters during moulting is:

27. Which part of the insect digestive system is responsible for absorption?

28. The excretory organs in insects are:

29. In insects, oxygen is transported to tissues through:

30. The functional unit of the insect compound eye is called:

31. Which part of the insect nervous system controls movement and reflexes?

32. Insects have which type of circulatory system?

33. The insect heart is located in which region of the body?

34. Which organ stores and detoxifies food before it enters the midgut?

35. Which part of the insect eye allows them to detect motion effectively?

36. What structure helps insects to maintain water balance?

37. Which part of the insect’s reproductive system produces sperm?

38. The organ that receives and stores sperm in female insects is the:

39. What is the outermost layer of the insect cuticle called?

40. The compound eye in insects is made up of how many ommatidia in dragonflies approximately?

41. The number of legs present in an adult insect is:

42. Which of the following is a chewing and lapping type of mouthpart?

43. Which segment in insect legs connects femur and tarsus?

44. In which order do insects possess elytra?

45. What is the main role of antennae in insects?

46. The leathery forewings in grasshoppers are called:

47. Which of the following insect orders exhibits complete metamorphosis?

48. Which of the following is NOT a function of insect hemolymph?

49. The outer layer of insect cuticle that prevents water loss is:

50. What is the function of the tracheal system in insects?

51. Which of the following is a biting and chewing insect?

52. What type of antenna is found in cockroaches?

53. A butterfly’s wings are covered with:

54. Which insect order has members with piercing and sucking mouthparts and hemelytra?

55. The primary function of insect compound eyes is:

56. A caterpillar is the larva of which order?

57. The insect’s body cavity filled with hemolymph is called:

58. Which hormone inhibits metamorphosis when present in high concentration?

59. What is the function of the rectum in the insect digestive system?

60. The valve that regulates food movement from foregut to midgut is:

61. The abdominal spiracles in insects are usually found on:

62. Insect blood is called:

63. Which part of the insect reproductive system transfers sperm to the female?

64. Which insect order is characterized by having one pair of wings and halteres?

65. Which part of the insect leg articulates directly with the thorax?

66. Which of the following is NOT part of the insect’s central nervous system?

67. Which insect structure regulates water and salt balance?

68. Which of the following is the male copulatory organ in insects?

69. Insect wings are formed as outgrowths of the:

70. The number of segments in the insect abdomen is usually:

71. The mesothorax of an insect bears which of the following structures?

72. Which larval form is found in houseflies?

73. The primary excretory organ in insects is:

74. Which part of the insect digestive system is responsible for food absorption?

75. Insects breathe through:

76. Insects differ from arachnids by having:

77. The ocelli in insects are:

78. The body of insects is divided into how many main regions?

79. The hypopharynx in insects functions like:

80. Johnston’s organ is found in which part of the insect body?

81. What is the function of halteres in Diptera?

82. Which part of the insect body contains the genital organs?

83. Insects excrete nitrogenous waste mainly in the form of:

84. The structure that connects the midgut and hindgut in insects is called:

85. Which part of the insect’s brain controls visual processing?

86. Which part of the insect leg is most commonly enlarged in jumping insects like grasshoppers?

87. The outermost layer of the insect cuticle is called:

88. Which of the following hormones is responsible for molting in insects?

89. The name of the tubular heart of insects is:

90. Which insect structure secretes digestive enzymes?

91. The chitinous exoskeleton of insects provides:

92. Which mouthpart is used by butterflies for feeding?

93. Which part of the insect compound eye detects light?

94. Which of the following is a function of the fat body in insects?

95. Which hormone regulates metamorphosis in insects?

96. The primary function of oenocytes in insects is:

97. Which structure in insects acts as a pacemaker for heartbeat?

98. Which of the following insect orders is ametabolous?

99. Insect wings are absent in which stage of complete metamorphosis?

100. Which structure controls light entering each ommatidium?

Your Quiz Result

Share your score!

If you have any queries, ideas or suggestions, then please comment below. You can also connect with Agriculture Review on Facebook, Instagram, Koo and WhatsApp Messenger.

Aditya Abhishek has completed Bachelor Of Science in Agriculture from SDSUV, Uttarakhand. He focuses on learning and delivering knowledge on Agriculture and Home Gardening. He created Agriculture Review as a common platform for all nature enthusiast to learn better practices of agriculture, gardening & shop quality products & services.

Similar Posts

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *