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Biodiversity & Conservation
Question No. 24Interactive Test Mode
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Q24. The organisms “Cicada, Froghopper, and Pond skater” are:

The organisms “Cicada, Froghopper, and Pond skater” are:

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Correct Answer: Option (C) — Insects

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Option (c) is correct: Cicadas, froghoppers, and pond skaters are all arthropods belonging to the class Insecta and order Hemiptera (true bugs). Cicadas are known for loud acoustic signals, froghoppers for jumping ability and nymphal cuckoo-spit foam, and pond skaters for skating on water surfaces using surface tension.

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Etymological clue: 'Froghopper' relates to hopping/jumping like grasshoppers; 'Pond skater' glides over water like water striders. These distinct locomotion traits are characteristic of insects.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2024 (Q24)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicEnvironment and Ecology → Biodiversity & Conservation
Official Answer KeyOption (C) — Insects

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2024 Q24

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2024 GS Paper I Question 24 (Environment and Ecology)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2024 Environment and Ecology (Biodiversity & Conservation) question is Option (C): "Insects". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2024 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Environment and Ecology" and micro-topic "Biodiversity & Conservation". You can explore all repeated questions from Biodiversity & Conservation in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

How can I solve this Biodiversity & Conservation UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

Etymological clue: 'Froghopper' relates to hopping/jumping like grasshoppers; 'Pond skater' glides over water like water striders. These distinct locomotion traits are characteristic of insects.

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