SCIENCE QUESTION PAPER

STANDARD 3

CHAPTER: INSECTS

Name: ____________________________ Date: ______________

Roll No: ____________ Marks: 50 Time: 2 Hours

SECTION 1: FILL IN THE BLANKS (10 Marks)

Fill in the blanks with the correct words:

1. Insects are small animals that are found all over the __________.

2. Insects can survive at any place where __________ is available.

3. They are the __________ group of animals on the Earth.

4. The red bug that you made is a type of insect called the __________ beetle.

5. The life cycle of a butterfly has __________ stages.

6. A butterfly lays __________ on the leaves of plants.

7. The larva of the butterfly is called a __________.

8. The pupa is covered by a hard shell called __________.

9. When the butterfly comes out of the cocoon it is a __________ grown insect.

10. Insects have __________ main body parts.

SECTION 2: MATCH THE FOLLOWING (10 Marks)

Match Column A with Column B:

<b>Column A</b> <b>Column B</b>

1. Head a. Contains organs such as the heart and stomach

2. Thorax b. Feeler

3. Abdomen c. Live in colonies

4. Antennae d. Friend of the farmer

5. Social insects e. Chemicals used to kill insects

6. Harmful insects f. Has wings and legs

7. Useful insects g. Mosquitoes and termites

8. Pests h. Has eyes and mouth

 9. Insecticides i. Insects that cause harm to plants and animals

10. Ladybird beetle j. Bees, ants, and termites

SECTION 3: TRUE OR FALSE (5 Marks)

Write True (T) or False (F):

1. Mosquitoes lay eggs in stagnant water. __________

2. Termites suck the blood of human beings. __________

3. Honeybees are social insects. __________

4. Insects breathe through lungs. __________

5. Cockroaches are harmful insects. __________

SECTION 4: NAME THE FOLLOWING (10 Marks)

1. Any five insects.

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2. The three main parts of an insect's body.

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3. Any two insects that live in colonies.

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4. The four stages in the life cycle of a butterfly.

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5. Two harmful insects.

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6. Two useful insects.

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7. The feelers of an insect.

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8. Insects that cause damage to plants and animals.

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9. Chemicals used to kill harmful insects.

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10. An insect called 'friend of the farmer'.

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SECTION 5: PICK THE CORRECT OPTION (5 Marks)

Choose the correct answer:

1. Which of the following insect does NOT suck the blood of animals?
a. Mosquito b. Ladybird beetle c. Bedbug d. Lice

2. What would we apply to get relief from insect bites?

a. Oil b. Water c. Ointment d. Mud

3. Which of the following insects produce wax?

a. Ants b. Termites c. Honeybees d. Mosquitoes
 4. Which is the larva stage of a butterfly called?
a. Pupa b. Caterpillar c. Cocoon d. Egg

5. Which body part has wings and legs?

a. Head b. Thorax c. Abdomen d. Antenna

SECTION 6: UNSCRAMBLE THE WORDS (5 Marks)

Identify the following by unscrambling the letters:

1. GRIDAPETON (Insect that feeds on mosquitoes) __________

2. VENHO (Clue: Female mosquito) __________

3. YENHO (Sweet food obtained from nectar) __________

4. NMARINIA (Place where mosquitoes may breed) __________

5. CLUCOST (The insects that damage crops) __________

SECTION 7: SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS (10 Marks)
Answer the following questions in 2-3 sentences:

1. Why is the ladybird beetle called 'friend of the farmer'?

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2. What are the three main parts of an insect's body?

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3. Name any two insects that live in colonies.

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4. What are pests?

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5. What are insecticides?

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SECTION 8: LONG ANSWER QUESTIONS (15 Marks)

Answer the following questions in 5-6 sentences:

1. Describe the body parts of an insect along with a neat diagram. (Mention the functions of each part)
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2. Explain the life cycle of a butterfly with the help of a diagram.

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 3. How do insects help human beings?
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4. What measures can be taken to control pests?

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SECTION 9: IDENTIFY THE FOLLOWING (5 Marks)

Based on the descriptions, identify the insects:

1. I live in colonies. I am a social insect. I make honey. I sting. Who am I?

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2. I lay eggs in stagnant water. I spread diseases like malaria and dengue. Who am I?
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3. I am called the 'friend of the farmer'. I feed on harmful insects that damage crops. Who am I?
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4. I live in wooden furniture. I damage wood and books. I live in colonies. Who am I?
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5. I suck the blood of animals. I cause harm to plants and animals. I live in dirty places. Who am I?
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SECTION 10: DRAW AND LABEL (10 Marks)

1. Draw a neat diagram of an adult insect and label the following parts:
• Head • Thorax • Abdomen • Antenna (feeler) • Wings • Legs • Eye

2. Draw the life cycle of a butterfly showing all four stages:

• Egg • Caterpillar (larva) • Pupa (cocoon) • Butterfly
SECTION 11: CLASSIFY THE FOLLOWING (5 Marks)
Classify the following insects into the given categories:

Insects: Mosquito, Ant, Honeybee, Ladybird beetle, Termite, Cockroach, Dragonfly

<b>Social Insects</b> <b>Harmful Insects</b> <b>Useful Insects</b>

SECTION 12: GIVE REASONS (5 Marks)

Answer the following in one or two sentences:

1. Why should we not allow water to stagnate in pots, coolers, and other containers?
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2. Why are honeybees called social insects?

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3. Why is it important to control pests?

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