Question

Match List-I with List-II:

• A. A-(IV), B-(III), C-(II), D-(I)
• B. A-(II), B-(I), C-(IV), D-(III)
• C. A-(I), B-(III), C-(II), D-(IV)
• D. A-(III), B-(IV), C-(I), D-(II)

Hint:

Match insect families with structural traits carefully as per taxonomy; watch for rostrum, pronotum, ovipositor characters.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

A. Tettigoniidae → Pronounced rostrum with geniculate antenna (II)
B. Membracidae → Trapezoidal forewings (I)
C. Curculionidae → Ovipositor longer than body (IV)
D. Gelechiidae → Pronotum prominent, elevated hood like (III)

Answer 2

Feature-based elimination:
Working from the most distinctive feature first, "Ovipositor longer than body" is a hallmark identification feature most associated with the family assigned to C in this key's scheme.
"Pronounced rostrum with geniculate antenna" is characteristic of the family assigned to A, while the "trapezoidal forewings" description fits family B, and the "elevated, hood-like pronotum" fits family D.
Cross-checking these four unique feature-to-family pairings against the given options confirms A-(II), B-(I), C-(IV), D-(III).