Animals Quiz

Which of the following is a characteristic of mammals, but not reptiles?

1. Mammals lay eggs, but reptiles give live birth.
2. Mammals have feathers, while reptiles have scales.
3. Mammals have fur or hair, while reptiles have scales.
4. Mammals are cold-blooded, while reptiles are warm-blooded.

Answer: (c) Mammals have fur or hair, while reptiles have scales.

Lions are found in savannahs, which are grasslands with a few trees. What feature of the savannah habitat makes it suitable for lions?

1. Plenty of tall trees to hide in
2. Wet environment with lots of water to drink
3. Cold temperatures to help them stay cool
4. Open space to chase and hunt prey

Answer: (d) Open space to chase and hunt prey

Look at the image of the animal below. This animal lays eggs, has smooth skin, and can live both in water and on land. What type of animal is it?

1. Mammal
2. Reptile
3. Amphibian
4. Bird

Answer: (c) Amphibian

Which of the following correctly shows a simple food chain?

1. Sun → Cow → Grass
2. Grass → Sun → Cow
3. Cow → Grass → Sun
4. Sun → Grass → Rabbit

Answer: (d) Sun → Grass → Rabbit

Look at the two animals shown below and spot the similarity between them correctly?

1. Both live in water.
2. Both cannot see very well in the dark.
3. Both live in the desert.
4. Both hibernate to protect themselves from cold.

Answer: (a) Both live in water.

A food chain in a forest is: Grass → Insect → Frog → Snake → Eagle. If pesticides reduce the number of insects, what will happen to the frog and eagle populations?

1. Both populations will increase
2. Frog population will decrease, eagle population may decrease too
3. Frog population will increase, eagle population will stay stable
4. No change, as eagles do not depend on frogs directly

Answer: (b) Frog population will decrease, eagle population may decrease too

Choose the correct option regarding the two statements written below. Statement 1: A vulture feeding on a dead animal is a scavenger. Statement 2: Scavengers help keep the environment clean.

1. Both the statements are correct
2. Both the statements are incorrect
3. Statement 1 is correct but Statement 2 is incorrect
4. Statement 1 is incorrect but Statement 2 is correct

Answer: (a) Both the statements are correct

Which of the following is the best adaptation of a camel for surviving in the desert?

1. Thick fur for warmth
2. Large ears for hearing predators
3. Humps for storing fat as energy
4. Long legs for running fast

Answer: (c) Humps for storing fat as energy

Study the given table and select the option that best represents the headings X, Y, and Z. Feature X Y Z Found in very cold places Yes No No Sleeps through the winter (hibernates) Yes No Yes Has the ability to blend with surroundings No Yes No

1. X - Polar bear, Y - Chameleon, Z - Frog
2. X - Frog, Y - Snake, Z - Polar bear
3. X - Chameleon, Y - Polar bear, Z - Bear
4. X - Penguin, Y - Snake, Z - Polar bear

Answer: (a) X - Polar bear, Y - Chameleon, Z - Frog

Which of the following animals is more likely to be a scavenger?

1. Hawk
2. Vulture
3. Lion
4. Cheetah

Answer: (b) Vulture