Fundamentals of Entomology

Daffodil International University Department of Agricultural Science Faculty of Agricultural Sciences BSc. in Agricultural Science Midterm Examination-Fall 2026 Course Code: 0819-2203 Course Title: Entomology-I (Fundamentals of Entomology) Level and Term: L-2 & T-2 Section: 252 (A, B & C) Course Teacher Initials: MNR Time: 1 hour 30 Mins Total Marks: 25 Splitting any answer is strictly prohibited Answer the following questions Marks 1 (a) Define entomology and insect. CLO2, PLO1 C1 (b) Execute the beneficial role of insects in agriculture. CLO1, PLO2 C3 2 (a) Briefly describe the thoracic region of insect body with figure. CLO5, PLO1 C2 (b) Identify the piercing-sucking and siphoning types of insect mouthparts with figures and examples. CLO5, PLO1 C3 3 (a) Identify the major functions of insect antennae, and diagrammatically show its basic structure. CLO5, PLO1 C3 (b) Define sexual dimorphism? List down eight major modifications of insect antennae with examples. CLO5, PLO1 C1 4 (a) Write down the applications of insect legs. CLO5, PLO1 C3 (b) Explain any six modifications of insect legs with examples. CLO5, PLO1 C2 5 (a) Analyze the function of insect midgut and hindgut. CLO5, PLO1 C4 (b) Dissect the different parts of insect digestive system with diagram. CLO5, PLO1 C4