Diversity in Living Organisms

A shoal of fish can be substituted by ________.

Directions: Answer the given question based on the following passage:

Central and South America have some of the world’s most unique species of wildlife. Perhaps, some are more familiar than others. Central and South America has many different groups of species, which include: mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and insects. These groups of animals need to live in specific types of climates and habitats in order to ensure their survivorship.

South America is the home to some of the strangest, some of the loveliest and some of the most horrifying animals in the world. There can be few creatures more improbable than the sloth which spends its life in a permanent state of mute slow motion, hanging upside down in the tall forest trees: few more bizarre than the giant ant eater of the Savannahs, its tail enlarged into a shaggy banner and its jaws elongated into a curved and toothless tube.  On the other hand, beautiful birds are so common as to become almost unremarkable. Gaudy macaws flap through the forest, their splendid plumage contrasting incongruously with their harsh cries; and humming–birds, like tiny jewels, flit from flower to flower sipping nectar, their iridescent feathers flashing the colors of the rainbow as they fly.

The Amazonian rain forest, in Brazil alone, is the largest rain forest in the world. Many species of mammals, reptiles, amphibians, insects, and birds occupy the canopy of this magnificent rain forest. The iguana lives in the trees high above from the ground. It has flattened sides and a long, strong tail, which gives it balance and stability when it leaps. It also has clawed feet, which allows the iguana to grip branches.

The poison dart frog is a tree frog that secretes poison when it gets attacked. Even a small amount of the toxin can be lethal to humans. Today, South American Indians use the poison to tip their arrowheads before hunting.

Many of the South American animals inspire the fascination which comes from revulsion.  Shoals of cannibal fish infest the rivers waiting to rip the flesh from any animal which tumbles among them, and vampire bats, a legend in Europe but a grim reality in South America, fly out at night from their roosts in the forests to suck blood from cows and men.

The second paragraph of the passage opens with a striking sentence. What method does the author employ to achieve its effect?

Directions: Answer the given question based on the following passage:

Central and South America have some of the world’s most unique species of wildlife. Perhaps, some are more familiar than others. Central and South America has many different groups of species, which include: mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and insects. These groups of animals need to live in specific types of climates and habitats in order to ensure their survivorship.

South America is the home to some of the strangest, some of the loveliest and some of the most horrifying animals in the world. There can be few creatures more improbable than the sloth which spends its life in a permanent state of mute slow motion, hanging upside down in the tall forest trees: few more bizarre than the giant ant eater of the Savannahs, its tail enlarged into a shaggy banner and its jaws elongated into a curved and toothless tube.  On the other hand, beautiful birds are so common as to become almost unremarkable. Gaudy macaws flap through the forest, their splendid plumage contrasting incongruously with their harsh cries; and humming–birds, like tiny jewels, flit from flower to flower sipping nectar, their iridescent feathers flashing the colors of the rainbow as they fly.

The Amazonian rain forest, in Brazil alone, is the largest rain forest in the world. Many species of mammals, reptiles, amphibians, insects, and birds occupy the canopy of this magnificent rain forest. The iguana lives in the trees high above from the ground. It has flattened sides and a long, strong tail, which gives it balance and stability when it leaps. It also has clawed feet, which allows the iguana to grip branches.

The poison dart frog is a tree frog that secretes poison when it gets attacked. Even a small amount of the toxin can be lethal to humans. Today, South American Indians use the poison to tip their arrowheads before hunting.

Many of the South American animals inspire the fascination which comes from revulsion.  Shoals of cannibal fish infest the rivers waiting to rip the flesh from any animal which tumbles among them, and vampire bats, a legend in Europe but a grim reality in South America, fly out at night from their roosts in the forests to suck blood from cows and men.

What peculiar characteristic, except a sharp hearing power, does the owl have?

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the given question.

The barn owl or Tyto is a nocturnal bird which sleeps throughout the day and is awake and active in the night. They are also known as the grass owls and the masked owls. The owls also emit a loud hiss much like that of large snake such as cobra which also gives it the name of ‘Hissing owl’ or ‘Ulloo’ in India. They have a remarkable sharp hearing power and a keen eyesight. The feathers are soft and silky. It measures around 25 cm to 100 cm and its weight varies from 187 grams to 800 grams. Contrary to the popular belief, it does not hoot, which is a sound made by a typical owl. It instead produces the characteristic ‘shree’ ear-shattering scream, at close range. They are useful for farmers as they feed on rodents such as mice and rats and help to keep them away from the farm produce.

What type of animals does the owl feed on?

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the given question.

The barn owl or Tyto is a nocturnal bird which sleeps throughout the day and is awake and active in the night. They are also known as the grass owls and the masked owls. The owls also emit a loud hiss much like that of large snake such as cobra which also gives it the name of ‘Hissing owl’ or ‘Ulloo’ in India. They have a remarkable sharp hearing power and a keen eyesight. The feathers are soft and silky. It measures around 25 cm to 100 cm and its weight varies from 187 grams to 800 grams. Contrary to the popular belief, it does not hoot, which is a sound made by a typical owl. It instead produces the characteristic ‘shree’ ear-shattering scream, at close range. They are useful for farmers as they feed on rodents such as mice and rats and help to keep them away from the farm produce.

The barn owl differs from the typical owl in terms of

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the given question.

The barn owl or Tyto is a nocturnal bird which sleeps throughout the day and is awake and active in the night. They are also known as the grass owls and the masked owls. The owls also emit a loud hiss much like that of large snake such as cobra which also gives it the name of ‘Hissing owl’ or ‘Ulloo’ in India. They have a remarkable sharp hearing power and a keen eyesight. The feathers are soft and silky. It measures around 25 cm to 100 cm and its weight varies from 187 grams to 800 grams. Contrary to the popular belief, it does not hoot, which is a sound made by a typical owl. It instead produces the characteristic ‘shree’ ear-shattering scream, at close range. They are useful for farmers as they feed on rodents such as mice and rats and help to keep them away from the farm produce.

Which of the following is/are not a feature of barn owl?

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the given question.

The barn owl or Tyto is a nocturnal bird which sleeps throughout the day and is awake and active in the night. They are also known as the grass owls and the masked owls. The owls also emit a loud hiss much like that of large snake such as cobra which also gives it the name of ‘Hissing owl’ or ‘Ulloo’ in India. They have a remarkable sharp hearing power and a keen eyesight. The feathers are soft and silky. It measures around 25 cm to 100 cm and its weight varies from 187 grams to 800 grams. Contrary to the popular belief, it does not hoot, which is a sound made by a typical owl. It instead produces the characteristic ‘shree’ ear-shattering scream, at close range. They are useful for farmers as they feed on rodents such as mice and rats and help to keep them away from the farm produce.

What is the synonym of the word scared?

Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the given question.

We learn throughout that tigers and sharks are dangerous animals. We are also scared of them because they are big and powerful. However, as we get older we learn that sometimes the most dangerous animals are also the tiniest animals. In fact, the mosquito is the animal that kills many people every year and is probably the most dangerous. It may seem that all mosquitoes are biters, but this is not actually the case. Male mosquitoes eat plant nectar. On the other hand, female mosquitoes feed on animal blood. They need this blood to live and produce eggs. When a female mosquito bites a human being, it transmits a small amount of saliva into the blood. This saliva may or may not contain a deadly disease. The result of the bite can be as minor as an itchy bump or as serious as death by a disease like malaria and yellow fever. Although mosquitoes may not seem as scary as larger, more powerful animals, they are far more dangerous to human beings.