Biodiversity: UPSC Previous Year Questions (Environment and Ecology)
1 previous year UPSC Prelims question on Biodiversity (Environment and Ecology). Choose an option to see the answer and explanation.
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UPSC 2024Environment and Ecology · Biodiversity
Q1. The organisms "Cicada, Froghopper, and Pond skater" are:
Explanation
The organisms Cicada, Froghopper, and Pond Skater are all insects. They belong to the class Insecta within the phylum Arthropoda. Cicadas are insects belonging to the order Hemiptera. They are known for their loud, distinctive calls and long life cycles with some species spending years underground as nymphs before emerging as adults. Froghoppers are also insects in the order Hemiptera. They are known for their jumping ability and the foam-like "cuckoo spit" produced by their nymphs. Pond skaters (also called water striders) are insects in the order Hemiptera. They are known for their ability to walk on water due to surface tension and their hydrophobic legs. (a) Cicada (b) Froghopper (c) Pond skater Fig: (a) Cicada, (b) Froghopper, and (c) Pond skater
Exam tip:
Froghopper, Association: Has "hopper" in its name implies jumping. Similar to grasshopper, planthopper. Pond skater, Association: Seen gliding over water surface. Thin-legged, fast-moving -- does not sink. You’d recall this from schoolbooks or ponds. If it hops, skates, or buzzes-- it’s almost always an insect.
Answer key for these questions
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UPSC year
Correct answer
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2024
(c) Insects
Frequently asked questions
How many previous year UPSC questions are there on Biodiversity?
This page covers 1 previous year UPSC Prelims GS Paper-I questions on Biodiversity (Environment and Ecology), asked from 2003 to 2024. Each has the correct answer and an explanation.
How should I use previous year UPSC questions for Prelims?
Attempt each question first, then open the answer and read the explanation for every option. Repeat by chapter, and track which statements UPSC reuses across years. Previous year questions show the exam pattern and difficulty level.
Which years are covered for Biodiversity?
Questions on Biodiversity (Environment and Ecology) are available for 10 years, from 2003 to 2024. Use the Year filter to practise a single paper.
