Classification of Animals
This quiz tests knowledge of animal classification, covering vertebrates and invertebrates, different animal groups (Pisces, Aves, Mammalia, Amphibia, Reptilia), and their key characteristics such as anatomy, physiology, and adaptations. Suitable for class 6 students and competitive exam preparation.
Questions
Living organisms can be divided into two main groups, i.e. plants and animals. Animals can be divided into two main sub-groups. Animals without backbones are called (1) _______ and those with backbones are called (2) _______.
- vertebrates, invertebrates
- invertebrates, vertebrates
- ambhibians, mammals
- fish, reptiles
- fish, mammals
In which of the following groups is two-chambered heart present?
- Mammalia
- Reptilia
- Aves
- Ambhibia
- Pises
A fish has evolved many features to help it survive in its environment. Which part of a fish protects the body?
- Gills
- Fins
- Tail
- Scales
- Streamlined body
Which of the following describes a bird?
- Cold-blooded, lives in water, has gills and paired fins.
- Cold-blooded, dry scaly waterproof skin, lays eggs on land.
- Warm-blooded, lays eggs on land, covered in feathers.
- Warm-blooded, body covered with hair, gives birth to young ones which are fed on milk from special glands.
- Cold-blooded, lays eggs in water, spends first part of life in water and has gills, slimy skin, lives on land in adult life breathing with lungs.
Which of the following animals has low density bones to travel great distances?
- Bear
- Bird
- Cheeta
- Shark
- Crocodile
Which of the following describes a newt?
- Warm-blooded vertebrates
- Cold-blooded vertebrate
- Invertebrates without jointed legs
- Invertebrate with jointed legs
- Invertebrates with shells
In which of the following groups does the respiration occur through gills, skin and by lungs?
- Mammalia
- Ambhibia
- Aves
- Reptilia
- Pisces
To which vertebrate group does a seal belong?
- Fish
- Aves
- Mammalia
- Ambhibia
- Reptile
Which of the following groups of animals is cold-blooded?
- Salamander, toad, seahorse, horse
- Salamander, toad, seahorse, dog fish
- Salamander, toad, dog, dog fish
- Salamander, toad, seahorse, seal
- Salamander, toad, horse, dog
Which of the following statements is true about non-poisonous snakes?
- Non-poisonous snakes are not reptiles.
- Non-poisonous snakes have only two lungs.
- Non-poisonous snakes donot lay eggs.
- Non-poisonous snakes donot have dry and scaly skin.
- Non-poisonous snakes are warm-blooded.
Which of following animal eggs have leathery shells?
- Salamander
- Pigeon
- Duck
- Newt
- Alligator
Aves have two pairs of limbs but the forelimbs are modified into ________.
- feathers
- wings
- arms
- tail
- beak
Which of the following statements is not true about frog?
- It has a tail.
- It has lungs.
- It lives both on land and water.
- It's young ones are aquatic.
- It lays eggs.
Which of the following is not a mammal?
- Panthera leo
- Panthera tigris
- Naja naja
- Felis domesticus
- Canis familiaris
Which of the following is the scientific name of a peacock?
- Apis indica
- Bufo melanostictus
- Pavo cristatus
- Rana tigrina
- Passer domesticus