UPSC Prelims 2024·GS1·science-and-technology·science and technology

The organisms “Cicada, Froghopper and Pond skater" are:

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  1. ABirds
  2. BFish
  3. CInsectsCorrect
  4. DReptiles

Explanation

All three organisms - Cicada, Froghopper, and Pond skater - are classified as insects. * **Cicada:** These are large, winged insects known for their loud buzzing sounds, typically found in temperate to tropical climates. They belong to the order Hemiptera. * **Froghopper:** These small insects, also from the order Hemiptera, are known for their ability to jump long distances and for the 'spittlebug' foam produced by their nymphs. * **Pond skater (Water Strider):** These are aquatic insects from the family Gerridae, also in the order Hemiptera, famous for their ability to walk on the surface of water due to surface tension. None of them are birds, fish, or reptiles. They all fall under the class Insecta.
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