12 Questions
Who was the first entomologist appointed to the Government of India?
Lionel de Niceville
When did the Indian Lac Research Institute come into existence?
1925
Which book marked the earliest record of biological pest control in India?
'Indian ants' by Rothney
When was the Central Insecticide Act enacted by the Government of India?
1968
Who wrote the book 'Indian insect life'?
Maxwell Lefroy
In which year did the Entomology division start in IARI, New Delhi?
1939
What is the meaning of Entomology?
Study of insects
To which Phylum do insects belong?
Phylum Arthropoda
When did insects first appear?
350 million years ago
Who classified insects into 3 orders based on mouth parts for the first time?
J.C. Fabricius
Which publication marked the beginning of modern Indian entomology?
'Systema Naturae' by Carolus Linnaeus
Who supplied insect specimens to systematists like Linnaeus and Fabricius?
J.G. Koenig
Explore the branch of biological science that focuses on the study of insects. Learn about the significance and impact of insects, their classification, and their presence in mythological texts. Delve into the fascinating world of entomology.
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