Science - Organization in Living Beings, Changes and Adaptation
Exam Duration: 45 Mins Total Questions : 30
Observe the figures given below
Which characteristic feature is common to all the three of them?
- (a)
They have opposable thumb.
- (b)
They have scales for body covering
- (c)
They live both on land and in water
- (d)
They use both their hind limbs and forelimbs to walk.
How does the animal given below protect itself from extreme weather conditions?
- (a)
It undergoes hibernation
- (b)
It migrates to warmer places
- (c)
It has dry skin
- (d)
It has a thick layer of fat under its skin.
An animal is observed in the polar region. Which of the following adaptive characteristics may found in that animal?
- (a)
Growth of thick and less hairy skin
- (b)
Sharp beaks and strong claws
- (c)
Growth of thick fur on its skin.
- (d)
Light weight wings to fly.
A student identified the following characteristics in an animals
(i) Strong claws and broad hip girdles
(ii)Spines to prevent from slipping
(iii) Ability to climb trees
The given characteristics are found in which animal?
- (a)
Terrestrial animal
- (b)
Aquatic animal
- (c)
Amphibian animal
- (d)
Arboreal animal
Penguins live in the South Pole.Which of the following is NOT an adaptation that enable them to survive?
- (a)
They have a layer of fat under their skin
- (b)
They have webbed feet.
- (c)
They migrate to warmer regions during winter
- (d)
They tuck in their flippers close to their bodies.
Which of the following animals is incorrectly matched to its adaptation?
| Animals | Adaptations | |
| (A) | Polar bear | Thickcoatoffur |
| (B) | Toucan bird | Sticky pads |
| (C) | Snowy owl | Thick coat of feathers |
| (D) | Monkey | Long limbs and tail |
- (a)
Polar bear-Thikcoatoffur
- (b)
Toucan bird- sticky pads
- (c)
Snowy owl -Thick coatof featherss
- (d)
Monkey- Long limbs and tail
In which of the following seasons we can see flowers all over the tree along with butterflies?
- (a)
Summer
- (b)
Rains
- (c)
Winter
- (d)
Spring
We prefer to wear light coloured cotton clothesduring which of the following seasons?
- (a)
Summer season
- (b)
Winter season
- (c)
Spring season
- (d)
Rainy season
Which of the following units is used to measure the temperature of a day?
- (a)
Metres
- (b)
Seconds
- (c)
Celsius
- (d)
Kilograms
In which of the following habitats, one would find animals adapted to live on the trees?
- (a)
Desert
- (b)
Grasslands
- (c)
Mountains
- (d)
Tropical rainforest
Which of the following adaptive features is not found in animals living in polar regions?
- (a)
Long, curved and sharp claws
- (b)
A thick layer of fat under skin
- (c)
A strong sense of smell
- (d)
Diets heavy on fruits.
Which condition is considered to predict weather?
- (a)
The movement of air
- (b)
Amount of water vapour
- (c)
Temperature
- (d)
All of the above
Which statement is true about humidity ?
- (a)
The amount of air present in any region
- (b)
The amount of any liquid present in air
- (c)
The amount of water vapour present in air
- (d)
The amount of elements and compound present in air
Camouflage is a kind of adaptation in which an organism deceives others by merging its colour with that of its surroundings, Then what kind of colour will best suit for a Himalayan rabbit in the snowy mountains to hide itself from a polar bear?
- (a)
Red
- (b)
Blue
- (c)
White
- (d)
Black
In which region sunlight is present for only a short span of time?
- (a)
Polar regions
- (b)
Subtropical regions
- (c)
Desert regions
- (d)
Equatorial region
Which of the following animals with special adaptations is found in polar regions?
- (a)
Nightingale
- (b)
Frog
- (c)
Bear
- (d)
Fish
Which of the following terms is also called adjustment to environment?
- (a)
Adaptation
- (b)
Mimicry
- (c)
Hibernation
- (d)
Aestivation
Which animal has long sticky tongue?
- (a)
Cow
- (b)
Eagle
- (c)
Chameleon
- (d)
Cheetah
Which of the following is not an adaptation for self protection?
- (a)
Migration
- (b)
Change in colour
- (c)
Moving in groups
- (d)
Bearing eyelike patterns
Which of the following body parts maintain balance in a monkey?
- (a)
Tail
- (b)
Hands
- (c)
Legs
- (d)
Abdomen
Which of these animals can hear very soft sounds?
- (a)
Polar bear
- (b)
Elephant
- (c)
Red eyed frog
- (d)
Lizards
Which of these options is best to describe a tropical region?
- (a)
Hot and humid
- (b)
Moderate temperature
- (c)
Cold and humid
- (d)
Rainy and cold
Tigers and leopards have stripes on their bodies help them
- (a)
to keep their bodies cool
- (b)
to keep their bodies hot
- (c)
to mix with the surroundings
- (d)
to look beautiful.
Which of the following is an adaptative mechanism in chameleon?
- (a)
To hibernate in the winter
- (b)
Changing colours to suit with its surroundings
- (c)
To develop scaly skin on its body to maintain moisture.
- (d)
To migrate to long distances in the winter.
Which department prepare weather reports?
- (a)
Pollution department
- (b)
Health department
- (c)
Meteorological department
- (d)
Environment department
Which animal has sticky pads on its feet?
- (a)
Blue eyed frog
- (b)
Red eyed frog
- (c)
reen eyed frog
- (d)
Yellow eyed frog
Match the following birds in Column - I with their adaptations in Column - II
| Column -I | Column -II | ||
| (a) | Toucan bird | (i) | modified teeth |
| (b) | Siberian bird | (ii) | Silver white mane |
| (c) | Tusk of elephant | (iii) | Long beak elephant |
| (d) | Macaque | (iv) | Migrate to India during winter |
- (a)
(a)-(iii), (b)-(i), (c)-(ii), (d)-(iv)
- (b)
(a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(i), (d)-(ii)
- (c)
(a)-(i), (b)-(ii), c-(iii), d-(iv)
- (d)
(a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(ii), d-(i)
Which of the following features is an adaption to arboreal life?
- (a)
Thick skin
- (b)
Camouflage
- (c)
Opposable thumb
- (d)
Hibernation
Which of the following is an adaptation developed by the desert plants to manage the above situation?
- (a)
They have lots of branches and leaves
- (b)
They do not shed leavesin the summer.
- (c)
They develop roots which come above the ground.
- (d)
Their leaves are modified into spines
A leaf insect looks like leaves and polar bear living in snowy regions has white fur on its skin. Although these animals are very different from each other, what is the one way in which they are similar?
- (a)
They use their bodies to attack enemies
- (b)
They use their bodies to confuse enemies.
- (c)
They use their bodies to prepare food
- (d)
They migrate to long distances to protect themselves from enemies
