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Chapter: 04. Animals Common Insects

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Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (5 Marks)

Choose the best answer for each question.

How many legs does an adult insect typically have? a) Four b) Eight c) Six d) Ten

The hard outer covering of an insect’s body is made up of: a) Bones b) Chitin c) Skin d) Scales

Which of these insects is known to live in colonies and divide its work? a) Butterfly b) Mosquito c) Ant d) Grasshopper

The stage of a butterfly’s life cycle where it is a caterpillar is called the: a) Egg b) Pupa c) Larva d) Adult

Which insect is known to spread diseases like Malaria? a) Housefly b) Honeybee c) Mosquito d) Butterfly

Section B: Fill in the Blanks (5 Marks)

Fill in the blank with the correct word from the chapter.

An insect’s body is divided into three parts: head, thorax, and _____________________.

Antennae help insects to _____________________ and feel things in their surroundings.

_____________________ eat wood and can cause damage to furniture and doors.

Cockroaches are _____________________ insects, meaning they are active during the night.

_____________________ is the immediate help given to an injured person before medical help arrives.

Section C: True or False (5 Marks)

Write True if the statement is correct, or False if it is incorrect.

All insects have wings to fly. _____________________

Insects have bones inside their bodies, similar to humans. _____________________

Honeybees are considered social insects. _____________________

Stagnant water helps prevent mosquitoes from breeding. _____________________

Silverfish are known for destroying clothes. _____________________

Section D: Short Answer Questions (10 Marks)

Answer each question in one or two sentences.

What is the definition of a “life cycle” for an organism?

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Name any three common insects you might find in your surroundings.

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How are houseflies harmful to us?

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What is sericulture?

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Section E: Diagram-Based Questions (5 Marks)

Look at the image and answer the questions below.

This image shows the amazing transformation of a butterfly.

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Identify and label the four stages of the butterfly’s life cycle as shown in the diagram.

In which stage does the butterfly mostly eat and grow?

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Section F: Long Answer Questions (10 Marks)

Answer each question in 4-5 sentences.

Explain how you can protect your home and yourself from harmful insects. List at least four practical ways.

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Explain why honeybees are called social insects. Describe how they cooperate in their colony.

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