Dangerous Mosquitoz: Questions

Quiz By pallavi2008 on 24 Apr 08
"It may only be little but the mosquito has been man’s greatest adversary in the animal kingdom, affecting social policy and even wars."

Q1 The name for the mosquito comes from the Spanish language. What does it mean? pallavi2008
Q2 The mosquito is part of the family "Culicidae" which contains three sub-families. Which of the following is not one of the sub-families? pallavi2008
Q3 Mosquitoes are well-known for having a major role in the transmission of malaria into humans, but what exactly is that role? pallavi2008
Q4 Only female mosquitoes feed on blood pallavi2008
Q5 As well as malaria, which of the following diseases does the mosquito act as vector agent for? pallavi2008
Q6 6. Which feature of the adult insect do the pupae of Culex mosquitos lack? pallavi2008
Q7 Which chemical, formerly known as Neocide, was pushed by the USA as the tool to eradicate the world's mosquito population only for its use to be declared illegal at the end of 1972? pallavi2008
Q8 Before the widespread use of insecticides what was the most effective measure employed by civil authorities against mosquito-borne disease? pallavi2008
Q9 Which drink was introduced by the British Army into its colonies to help fight the spread of malaria? pallavi2008
Q10 How does the chemical DEET help protect against mosquitoes and malaria? pallavi2008
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