UPSC CSE Prelims 2024
General Studies (Paper 1)
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Correct Answer:
Option C —
Insects
Cicada: A plant-feeding true bug known for loud mating calls.
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Froghopper (spittlebug): A small jumping true bug; its nymph makes “cuckoo spit” foam on plants.
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Pond skater (water strider): A surface-dwelling true bug that “skates” on water using surface tension.
All three belong to the class Insecta (they are insects), specifically within the order Hemiptera (true bugs).
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