Consider the following statements regarding Cicadas (Cicadoidea): 1. Cicadas are insects belonging to the order Hemiptera. 2. The most defining feature of cicadas lies in the sound they make, produced exclusively by females, who sing to attract male partners. 3. They are listed as a Schedule 1 species under the Wildlife Protection Act 1972. How many of the above statements are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. Consider the following statements regarding Cicadas (Cicadoidea):
1.Cicadas are insects belonging to the order Hemiptera.
2.The most defining feature of cicadas lies in the sound they make, produced exclusively by females, who sing to attract male partners.
3.They are listed as a Schedule 1 species under the Wildlife Protection Act 1972.
How many of the above statements are correct?

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] All three

[D] None

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation: 1 only

Statement 1 is correct: Cicadas belong to the order Hemiptera (true bugs) and the superfamily Cicadoidea.

Statement 2 is incorrect: The most defining feature of cicadas lies in the sound they make, produced exclusively by males, who sing to attract female partners. Their calls, produced by repetitive vibrations in the tymbal membrane on their abdomen result in their characteristic sound, which can reach over 100 decibels.

Statement 3 is incorrect: In India, the cicadas are not listed under the Wildlife Protection Act 1972, lacking formal legal protection.

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