Question

Arrange the four stages in the life cycle of mosquito from the first stage to the last stage.
A. Adult
B. Larva
C. Egg
D. Pupa
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. A, B, C, D
• B. A, C, B, D
• C. B, A, D, C
• D. C, B, D, A

Hint:

Remember that the first three stages of a mosquito's life (Egg, Larva, Pupa) are aquatic. This is why controlling stagnant water is the most effective way to prevent mosquito breeding.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understand the complete metamorphosis cycle of insects, using mosquitoes as an example.Step 1: Mosquitoes exhibit complete metamorphosis, a life cycle with four distinct stages.
Step 2: Identify the stages in the correct order.
Step 2:

(C) Egg: The cycle starts when a female mosquito deposits eggs near water.
(B) Larva: Eggs hatch into larvae ("wrigglers") that live and breathe in water.
(D) Pupa: Larvae develop into pupae ("tumblers") that also live in water but do not eat.
(A) Adult: The adult mosquito emerges from the pupa and flies away.
Step 3: Arrange the stages in sequence.
Step 3: The correct life cycle sequence is Egg \(\rightarrow\) Larva \(\rightarrow\) Pupa \(\rightarrow\) Adult, corresponding to C \(\rightarrow\) B \(\rightarrow\) D \(\rightarrow\) A.