Explanation: Hopper-helps for discharge of spray contents in the form Dust/powder form. Pressure chamber helps for continuous spraying. Pump displaces a volume by physical or mechanical action. Nozzle is a device that facilitates dispersion of liquid into a spray.

Explanation: Dipterans contain Halters act as a Gyroscopic (Balancing organs). Whereas Dermapteran have Tagmina wings and Hemipteran have Hemelytra wings while Neuropterans contain Membranous wings.

Explanation: African Marigold acts as a trap crop against tomato fruit borer (Tomato & Marigold -16:1 ratio). Maize acts as a border crop in Chilli for trapping the sucking pests. Okra is used as a trap crop for Spotted bollworm Earias spp.  Mustard is used as a trap crop for Diamondback moth (DBM), Plutella xylostella

Explanation: Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) is a Bio-pesticide (Stomach poison). Monocrotophos is an OP compound banned its use for vegetables and fruits (Systemic insecticide). Chlorpyriphos also an OP compound (Contact insecticide). Malathion is an OP compound, act as insecticide / acaricide, with contact action.

Explanation: Apis florae is also called as little bee and produces the sweetest honey. Apis mellifera – Italian/European bee, equal to Indian bee size, Produce maximum honey. Apis indica – Indian bee, Smaller than the rock bee bigger than the Italian bee. Apis dorsata – Rock bee, largest among all, Most of the honey & bee wax available in market is from this bee only.

Explanation: Indian institute of Horticulture Research (IIHR) also located at Bengaluru. New Delhi- National Centre for Integrated Pest Management (NCIPM). Baramati- National Institute of Abiotic Stress Management (NIASM). Srinagar- Central Institute of Temperate Horticulture (CITH).

Explanation: Corpora allata-Produce the Juvenile hormone which helps insects to remain in Juvenile stage. Corpora cardiaca- act as a neurohemal organ. Neurosecretory cells- Produce the brain hormones (PTTH & Bursicon).

Explanation: Tobacco contains Herbicide resistance genes. Soybean contains highest area under Genetically modified crops. Maize occupies 2^nd largest area under GM crops. Cotton- In India only one Bt crop allowed for commercial cultivation.

Explanation:  Fossorial also called as Digging type, Front legs are modified. Natatorial legs also called as Swimming type, present in hind legs of Water bugs & Water beetles. Clasping legs-Holding type. Clinging legs also called as Scansorial, present in Head louse.

Explanation: Aceria jasmine transmits Erineum streak virus while Aceria cajani-Transmit the Redgram sterility mosaic virus. Tetranychus cinnabarinus– carmine spider mite. Oligonychus indicus– Sorghum & Sugarcane leaf mite.