MCQs Entomology [8] Posted on 2024-04-20Author admin 0 1. The use of X-ray irradiated flies for pest management is an example of ___________ Mutant proliferation Environmental hazards Neoplasia induction Sterile male release 2. ______________ is considered as the carrier of “cotton leaf curl virus” Aphis gossypii Amrasca devastans Bemisia tabaci Pectinophora gossypiella 3. ________________ refers to the specific arrangement and number of bristles or setae (hairs) on an organism’s body and appendages. This characteristic is particularly important for classifying flies (Diptera) and mites. Chela None of these Chitin Chaetotaxy 4. _____ refers to the strategic use of a combination of two or more pest control methods, excluding sole reliance on chemical pest control. Integrated insect management Integrated pest control Integrated pest management Legislation 5. Lacewing larvae, possess sharp, sickle-like jaws for _____________ Chewing leaves Sensing vibrations Grasping onto plants Injecting venom into prey 6. Lac culture is commercial rearing of _______ Kerria lacca Ceroplastes sinensis Apis mellifera Bombyx mori, 7. ____ is a type of reproduction in which two or more individuals are produced from a single fertilized egg. Viviparity Polyembryony Parthenogenesis Paedogenesis 8. In the context of a food chain, chrysopa would most likely be classified as a ________________ Producer Primary consumer Secondary consumer Decomposer 9. Zinc phosphide is a chemical compound used as a ___________ Insecticide Rodenticide Fungicide Weedicide 10. _________ is likely to cause more harm to non-target organisms compared to other pest control strategies. Mechanical Control Biological Control Chemical Control Cultural Control Loading … Question 1 of 10