Insecta MCQs

  • Insects are characterized by having how many legs?
    • A) Four
    • B) Six
    • C) Eight
    • D) Ten
      Answer: B) Six
  • Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of insects?
    • A) Three body segments
    • B) Exoskeleton
    • C) Gills for respiration
    • D) Compound eyes
      Answer: C) Gills for respiration
  • The largest order of insects is:
    • A) Lepidoptera
    • B) Coleoptera
    • C) Diptera
    • D) Hymenoptera
      Answer: B) Coleoptera
  • Insects undergo which type of development?
    • A) Direct development
    • B) Indirect development
    • C) Both A and B
    • D) None of the above
      Answer: C) Both A and B
  • Which structure in insects is primarily used for flight?
    • A) Antennae
    • B) Legs
    • C) Wings
    • D) Abdomen
      Answer: C) Wings
  • Which of the following insects undergoes complete metamorphosis?
    • A) Grasshopper
    • B) Butterfly
    • C) Ant
    • D) Cockroach
      Answer: B) Butterfly
  • Which part of the insect’s body contains the heart?
    • A) Head
    • B) Thorax
    • C) Abdomen
    • D) All of the above
      Answer: C) Abdomen
  • Insects breathe through:
    • A) Gills
    • B) Lungs
    • C) Tracheae
    • D) Skin
      Answer: C) Tracheae
  • Which of the following is a feature of the insect exoskeleton?
    • A) It is made of chitin.
    • B) It is flexible and soft.
    • C) It allows for gas exchange.
    • D) It provides no protection.
      Answer: A) It is made of chitin.
  • The process of shedding the exoskeleton is known as:
    • A) Metamorphosis
    • B) Molting
    • C) Growth
    • D) Regeneration
      Answer: B) Molting
  • Which of the following insects has a proboscis for feeding?
    • A) Ladybug
    • B) Mosquito
    • C) Grasshopper
    • D) Beetle
      Answer: B) Mosquito
  • Insects communicate primarily through:
    • A) Sounds
    • B) Smells
    • C) Visual signals
    • D) All of the above
      Answer: D) All of the above
  • Which order of insects is known for having a complete life cycle with egg, larva, pupa, and adult stages?
    • A) Orthoptera
    • B) Diptera
    • C) Lepidoptera
    • D) Hemiptera
      Answer: C) Lepidoptera
  • Insects in the order Hymenoptera include:
    • A) Beetles and butterflies
    • B) Ants and bees
    • C) Flies and mosquitoes
    • D) Cockroaches and grasshoppers
      Answer: B) Ants and bees
  • Which of the following is an example of a social insect?
    • A) Butterfly
    • B) Honeybee
    • C) Dragonfly
    • D) Cicada
      Answer: B) Honeybee
  • Insects have a nervous system that includes:
    • A) A brain and ventral nerve cord
    • B) A dorsal nerve cord only
    • C) No nervous system
    • D) A centralized nerve net
      Answer: A) A brain and ventral nerve cord
  • Which part of the insect is primarily responsible for sensory functions?
    • A) Antennae
    • B) Thorax
    • C) Abdomen
    • D) Wings
      Answer: A) Antennae
  • Insects can be classified as:
    • A) Herbivores
    • B) Carnivores
    • C) Omnivores
    • D) All of the above
      Answer: D) All of the above
  • The mouthparts of a grasshopper are adapted for:
    • A) Sucking
    • B) Lapping
    • C) Chewing
    • D) Piercing
      Answer: C) Chewing
  • Which of the following is a primary defense mechanism in insects?
    • A) Flight
    • B) Camouflage
    • C) Poison
    • D) All of the above
      Answer: D) All of the above
  • Which insect is known for its role in pollination?
    • A) Ant
    • B) Butterfly
    • C) Mosquito
    • D) Cockroach
      Answer: B) Butterfly
  • Insects are an important food source for:
    • A) Mammals
    • B) Birds
    • C) Reptiles
    • D) All of the above
      Answer: D) All of the above
  • Insects belong to which subphylum?
    • A) Myriapoda
    • B) Chelicerata
    • C) Crustacea
    • D) Hexapoda
      Answer: D) Hexapoda
  • Insects can be harmful by:
    • A) Transmitting diseases
    • B) Causing crop damage
    • C) Infesting homes
    • D) All of the above
      Answer: D) All of the above
  • The term “metamorphosis” refers to:
    • A) The process of feeding
    • B) The change in body form during development
    • C) The shedding of the exoskeleton
    • D) The mating process
      Answer: B) The change in body form during development
  • Insects are classified as:
    • A) Deuterostomes
    • B) Protostomes
    • C) Echinoderms
    • D) Chordates
      Answer: B) Protostomes
  • The most diverse group of animals on Earth is:
    • A) Fish
    • B) Birds
    • C) Insects
    • D) Mammals
      Answer: C) Insects
  • Which of the following is a method of insect locomotion?
    • A) Walking
    • B) Jumping
    • C) Flying
    • D) All of the above
      Answer: D) All of the above
  • Insects can perceive sounds through:
    • A) Ears
    • B) Sensory hairs
    • C) Antennae
    • D) All of the above
      Answer: D) All of the above
  • The life span of insects can range from:
    • A) Days to weeks
    • B) Months to years
    • C) Days to years
    • D) Minutes to hours
      Answer: C) Days to years

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