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Diversity in Living Organisms

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The diversity in living organisms deals with the classification of life forms into various kingdoms and phyla. This topic covers specific traits of bacteria, animal body cavities, and structural adaptations for survival. These fundamentals are crucial for biology sections in medical entrance and state board exams.

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Diversity in Living Organisms Questions

Multiple choice natural vegetation and wildlife of india and world resources of india and world general knowledge

It is the smallest species of armadillo known. It is the only species of armadillo that has its dorsal shell almost completely separate from its body. This unique animal resides in the dry grasslands and sandy plains of central Argentina. Identify it.

  1. Pink fairy armadillo

  2. Skin - banded armadillo

  3. Screaming hairy armadillo

  4. Andean fairy armadillo
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

There are 21 species of armadillo. Some are very small, while others are giant. They are not social creatures and spend most of their time sleeping. Armadillos are omnivores. Pink fairy armadillo or 'pichiciego' is the tiniest species of armadillo in the world.

Multiple choice

How do crocodiles survive in the hot, dry areas of Africa?

  1. hide under a tree

  2. move to where there is more water

  3. lie in the sun

  4. bury selves in mud
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

To survive extreme heat and drought, some African crocodiles bury themselves in the mud of drying riverbeds and enter a state of aestivation until the rains return.

Multiple choice

What are the Five Kingdoms?

  1. Mushrooms, Bacteria, Plants, Animals

  2. Animals, Plants, Bacteria, Fungi, Mushrooms

  3. Bacteria, Protozoa, Fungi, Plants, Animals

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The traditional five-kingdom system classifies all living things into Monera (bacteria), Protista (protozoa), Fungi, Plantae (plants), and Animalia (animals). This system groups organisms based on cell structure, body organization, and mode of nutrition.

Multiple choice

White is a helpful adaptation for animals living near the North Pole because it:

  1. absorbs more heat from the sun.

  2. helps the animals run faster

  3. provides camouflage for the environment

  4. makes the animals feel more comfortable.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

White fur or feathers provide excellent camouflage in snowy, icy Arctic environments, helping animals hide from predators or sneak up on prey. This adaptation increases their chances of survival in polar regions.

Multiple choice

Which animal does not live in the ocean?

  1. kangaroo

  2. fish

  3. sea turtle

  4. dolphin
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Kangaroos are terrestrial mammals native to Australia and are adapted for hopping on land. Fish, sea turtles, and dolphins are all marine organisms equipped with gills, fins, or flippers to live in the ocean. Therefore, kangaroos do not live in the ocean.

Multiple choice

What is NOT a cold-weather, winter adaptation?

  1. thickening fur

  2. feeding on insects and berries

  3. insulating with layers of blubber

  4. changing coloration to white
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Feeding on insects and berries is not a winter adaptation because these food sources are scarce or unavailable during winter. Thickening fur, growing blubber, and changing color to white are all classic adaptations to survive cold temperatures and snowy environments.

Multiple choice

Bacteriod is

  1. Bactria with Golgi vesicle

  2. Bacteria with ER

  3. Bacteria with root

  4. Bacteria with Golgi
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Multiple choice

What is the difference between a vertebrate and an invertebrate?

  1. breathing

  2. backbone

  3. sleeping
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The primary anatomical distinction between vertebrates and invertebrates is the presence of a backbone or spinal column. Vertebrates possess this skeletal structure, whereas invertebrates lack it entirely.

Multiple choice

Identify the biggest microorganism

  1. Bacteria

  2. Virus

  3. Fungi

  4. Antibody
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Among the options, fungi are eukaryotic organisms and are generally much larger than prokaryotic bacteria and acellular viruses. An antibody is a protein molecule, not a living microorganism.

Multiple choice

Which living organism shows budding ?

  1. Hydra

  2. Yeast

  3. Both

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Budding is an asexual reproduction method where a new organism develops from an outgrowth or bud due to cell division at one particular site. This process is commonly observed in both unicellular yeast and multicellular Hydra.

Multiple choice

How has the flying Lemur adapted to  live in the Rainforest? 

  1. It can jump really high

  2. It is camouflaged

  3. It can hear noises 2 miles away

  4. It can glide between trees to find food
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The flying lemur, or colugo, has a large membrane of skin extending between its limbs. This adaptation allows it to glide efficiently from tree to tree in the dense rainforest canopy to find food and escape predators.