How well do you know about Aedes albopictus, the transmission vector of Dengue fever ?
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Hint

1. Which of the following diseases is NOT transmitted by mosquitoes?
   
   a. Japanese encephalitis
   b. Dengue fever
   c. Malaria
   d.Yellow fever
   e. Influenza
2. Which are the stages of mosquito life cycle?
   
   a. egg
   b. larva
   c. pupa
   d. adult
   e. all of above
3. During which of the following stages do mosquitoes live in water?
   
   a. larva only
   b. pupa only
   c. larva and pupa
   d. larva and adult
   e. adult only
4. The least time required for Aedes albopictus to develop from egg to adult is:
   
   a. 1 hour
   b. 1day
   c. 1week
   d. 1month
   e. 1year
5. Which of the following bites?
   
   a. female larvae
   b. female adult
   c. male larvae
   d. male adult
   e. all of above
6. Aedes albopictus is most active at?
   
   a. dawn
   b. noon
   c. dusk
   d. midnight
   e. a & c
7. Aedes albopictus hibernates during?
   
   a. egg
   b. larva
   c. pupa
   d. adult
   e. Aedes albopictus does not hibernate
8. The eggs of Aedes albopictus can resist:
   
   a. heat
   b. chill
   c. flood
   d. drought
   e. noise
9. Which of the following is NOT a breeding place for Aedes albopictus?
   
   a. disused tyre
   b. flower pot saucer
   c. carrion
   d. tree hole
   e. choked gully
10. The most effective way to prevent dengue fever is:
    
    a. vaccination
    b. wear face mask
    c. wash hands
    d. control mosquito breeding
    e. all of above