Question

Which of the following adaptions are found in flying insects?

• A. The body of insects are light in weight.
• B. The body of insect is tapered at both the ends.
• C. They have thick hair on their skin.
• D. They have two pairs of wings.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (D)

The correct options are
A The body of insects are light in weight.
B The body of insect is tapered at both the ends.
D They have two pairs of wings.

Flying insects are light in weight. They have six stick-like legs for walking and two pairs of wings for flying. Their body is tapered at both the ends, which reduces resistance during flight.