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- Honey badgers are called so because they go after Honey bees. Honey guides and Honey buzzards also have their names for a similar reason. Why is a Bee Hummingbird called so?
A) It eats bees
B) It is almost the size of a bee
C) It lives inside a bee hive
D) It collects pollen and gives it to the bees
A
B
2
Q
- Which of these animals is known for their long memory that helps them remember where to find water and food?
A) Tigers
B) Ants
C) Elephants D) Goldfish
A
C
3
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3. If mammals have hair and birds have feathers on their body, what do fishes have? A) Scales B) Nails C) Skin D) Needles
A
A
4
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- This kind of bird has a huge bill, and has a unique nesting habit. The male seals the female inside a tree hollow where she and the chick stay until the chick is old enough to fly. Through that time, it is the male who feeds both. They primarily eat fruits but also meat. The species found in India include Malabar grey, Indian grey, Malabar pied, Oriental pied, Great, Rufous-necked, Wreathed, Brown and Narcondam. Which kind of bird is it?
A) Woodpecker B) Barbet
C) Toucan
D) Hornbill
A
D
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5. What is the colour of the Grizzly bear’s fur? A) Brown B) Black C) White D) Black and white
A
A
6
Q
- What is the young one of a kangaroo called, kept in a pouch on the belly of a mother kangaroo?
A) Jockey
B) Joey
C) Janet D) Janice
A
B
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7. This group of birds have been thought of as a source of bad luck and hence have been hunted in many regions. In fact, they are some of the most beautiful birds and most are very useful to us - they eat many rats and ensure our food is kept in check. They have big eyes, can rotate their neck 180 degrees and fly without making any sound. Which group of birds are these? A) Bats B) Nightjars C) Owls D) Frogmouths
A
C
8
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- Some kinds of bats suck blood, giving them a bad reputation. They are named after a certain type of mythical evil thing that we commonly see in movies. What are they called?
A) Tomb bat
B) Mouse-tailed bat C) Dracula bat
D) Vampire bat
A
D
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9. Why does a bird need its tail to fly? A) For balance B) To pick up food C) To keep feathers light D) To add to the body’s weight
A
A
10
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- If dragonflies keep their wings open and spread out, and can be quite aggressive and guard a territory. What are their relatives called that are less aggressive, keep their wings folded up and are usually colourful?
A) Dragoniteflies
B) Damselflies C) Davidflies D) Densiflies
A
B
11
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- Which of these birds do not build their own nest but instead lay their eggs in the nest of another species, who mistakenly then takes care of it till the eggs hatch?
A) Robin
B) Starling C) Cuckoo D) Hawk
A
C
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12. Recently a dinosaur tail was discovered preserved in a yellow transparent stone called amber. What is amber? A) Tree resin B) Frozen dinosaur urine C) A type of coal D) Frozen petroleum
A
A
13
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- Which of these is a flying dinosaur?
A) Ichthyosaurus B) Pterosaurus C) Brachiosaurus D) Maisasura
A
B
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- Dragons do not exist. But they are the closest relatives to large lizards which exist on the Komodo Island, and are called the Komodo dragon. In which country is this island located?
A) Vanuatu
B) Tuvalu
C) Tunisia D) Indonesia
A
D
15
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- Mermaids don’t exist either. But sailors would often see these large creatures with human-like faces, flippers on the side and a flat tail. They eat grass and breath air. They are also called sea cows. Which animal is it?
A) Dolphins and Porpoises
B) Manatees and Dugongs C) Manta and Stingrays
D) Killer Whale or Orca
A
B
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- Many birds travel enormous distances every year, in search of warm weather, food and the right places to raise their babies. What is this phenomenon called?
A) Migration
B) Relocating C) Roaming D) Wandering
A
A
17
Q
- Which of the following is a not a true fish?
A) Lionfish
B) Parrotfish C) Butterflyfish D) Eaglefish
A
D
18
Q
- Which of these is a real bird?
A) Can Opener
B) Bottle Opener C) Potato Masher D) Nut Cracker
A
D
19
Q
- Why do African Elephants have big ears?
A) Large ears help the elephants swim across rivers
B) Large ears help the elephants to listen to faint sounds C) Elephants keep cool by flapping the large ears
D) Both B & C
A
D
20
Q
- What makes up 99% of the daily diet of a Giant Panda?
A) Eucalyptus Leaves B) Bamboo Shoots C) Pine Cones
D) Sweet Potatoes
A
B
21
Q
- In a bird’s body, which organ grinds food?
A) Blizzard B) Gizzard C) Lizard D) Wizard
A
B
22
Q
- What is an Albatross?
A) A sea bird B) A beetle C) A fruit
D) A city
A
A
23
Q
- Which of these birds does NOT build its own nest and lays eggs in another bird’s nest?
A) Crow
B) Koel
C) Robin D) Dove
A
B
24
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- What kind of beak would a bird feeding on nectar have?
A) Long and slender beak to reach inside the flower B) Sharp beak to cut the flower
C) Curved beak to tear off the petals
D) Flat beak to squash the flower
A
A
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25. The life cycle of an ant consists of four stages. The first stage is known as the egg stage. Which of the following is the next stage?
A) Caterpillar
B) Larva
C) Adult D) Queen
B
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26. Not all birds fly. Which of the following does not?
A) Penguin
B) Ostrich
C) Emu
D) All of the above
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D
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27. What are large fruit-eating bats also known as?
A) Flying Rat
B) Flying Squirrel C) Flying Fox
D) Flying Mouse
C
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28. What is a baby of a kangaroo called?
A) Kanglet
B) Kid
C) Joey
D) Kangaroolet
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C
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29. What is the name of the appendage which a bee pushes into a flower in order to extract nectar?
A) Antenna
B) Thorax
C) Ovipositor D) Proboscis
D
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30. How many sides does each cell of a honeycomb have?
| A) Eight B) Six C) Nine D) Five
B
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31. Which is the correct order of the four stages in the lifecycle of bees?
A) Egg – Pupa – Larva – Adult B) Larva – Egg – Pupa – Adult C) Pupa – Larva – Adult – Egg D) Egg – Larva – Pupa – Adult
D
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32. Which animal is the main attraction in Assam’s Kaziranga National Park?
A) Asian Elephant
B) One-horned Rhinoceros C) Bengal Tiger
D) Swamp Deer
B
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33. What is a gecko?
A) A type of dinosaur, now extinct B) Common house lizards
C) A species of bat
D) A type of snake
B
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34. Which is the largest mammal in the world?
A) African Elephant
B) Blue Whale
C) One-horned Rhinoceros D) Asian Elephant
B
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35. Where are tigers found living naturally in the wild?
A) Africa
B) Asia
C) South America D) Australia
B
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36. What purpose do bright colours of some snakes, like coral snakes, serve?
A) They warn other animals that they are venomous
B) They attract their mates with bright colours
C) The colours helps camouflage the snakes from predators D) The colours helps snakes attract dinner
A
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37. What kind of animal is a Kakapo?
A) Mammal B) Reptile C) Fish
D) Bird
D
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38. This snake, found mostly in Southeast Asia, can grow over 7m in length, making it the longest snake in the world Which is this snake?
A) Green Anaconda
B) Reticulated Python
C) Indian Rock Python
D) Burmese Rock Python
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B
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39. Although length-wise this snake does not grow to be the longest snake in the world, it is the world’s heaviest snake. Which snake is this?
A) Reticulated Python
B) Yellow Anaconda
C) Green Anaconda D) Boa Constrictor
C
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40. My favourite food is something you despise – rats! I have excellent eyesight and also hearing ability which help me find them in the night. But my sharp talons are the weapons which allow me to kill them. Despite clearing the city of these disease-spreading rodents, I am looked at as a bad omen. Which bird am I?
A) Bat
B) Owl
C) Eagle
D) Vulture
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B
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41. Which of the following animals are you NOT likely to see if you are touring Africa?
A) Cheetah
B) Lion
C) Spotted Hyena D) Tiger
D
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42. A Squirrel Monkey is a type of_______.
| A) Squirrel B) Lizard C) Monkey D) Panda
C
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43. The calls of the Spotted Hyena are often linked to an expression associated with humans. Which is this expression?
A) Crying
B) Talking
C) Laughing D) Hooting
C
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44. What would a mellivorous bird eat?
| A) Insects B) Honey C) Seeds D) Worms
B
45
45. What is the young one of a fox called?
| A) Calf B) Vixen C) Kit D) Doe
C
46
46. The elephant is the largest animal on land, which is the second largest?
A) Walrus
B) Hippopotamus C) Buffalo
D) Rhinoceros
D
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47. Insects reproduce by laying eggs. True or False?
A) True
B) False
C) Depends on climatic conditions D) Insects don’t reproduce
A
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48. The caterpillar phase happens during which developmental stage?
A) Egg B) Larval C) Pupal D) Adult
B
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49. What is a staple food of butterflies?
A) Nectar
B) Leaves
C) Flowers
D) Other Insects
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A
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50. How many antennae does a butterfly have?
| A) 1 B) 4 C) 2 D) 6
C
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51. With what are butterfly wings covered?
A) Denticles
B) Feathers
C) Scales
D) None of the above
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C
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52. The pupa (a stage in the development of butterflies) doesn’t eat at all. True or False?
A) True
B) False
C) Depends on which species it is
D) Depends on the climatic conditions
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A
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53. The lifecycle of a butterfly can also be called _______.
| A) Changing phase B) Long process C) Metamorphosis D) Transformation
C
54
54. Of what are the feathers of birds made?
A) Keratin B) Chitin
C) Collagen D) Elastin
A
55
55. In general, eating habits of the human are like the eating habits of which animal?
A) Lion
B) Rabbit
C) Tiger D) Bear
D
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56. Which of the following regions is a home of the Bengal Tiger?
A) Thar Desert
B) Sundarbans
C) High Himalayan Mountains D) None of the above
B
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57. Which of the following animals is a cold blooded animal?
A) Bird
B) Mammal
C) Reptile
D) None of the above
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C
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58. Ants can be beneficial in cleaning up __________.
A) Oil
B) Flowers
C) Organic debris D) Air
C
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59. What among the following is absent in the worker ants?
| A) legs B) wings C) eyes D) head
B
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60. Carpenter ants are ____.
A) Herbivorous
B) Carnivorous
C) Omnivorous
D) None of the above
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C
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61. Marsupials _____.
A) Lays eggs
B) Carry their young in a pouch C) No research is done
D) None of the above
B
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62. How is the spine of a camel shaped?
A) Hump-shaped B) Straight
C) Curved
D) Spiral
B
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63. Which animal is supposed to be the ancestor of the domestic dog?
A) Grey Wolf
B) Asiatic Wild Dog C) Golden Jackal D) Red Fox
A
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64. What are the modified hairs of a porcupine called?
A) Quills
B) Brushes C) Thorns D) Blades
A
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65. There are four species of hares found in India. Which amongst them is the most common one?
A) Indian Hare
B) Desert Hare
C) Wooly Hare D) Hispid Hare
A
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66. Which ape is known to build a hammock-like nest of branches and leaves in the trees every night before going to sleep?
A) Chimpanzee
B) Gorilla
C) Orangutan D) Bonobo
C
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67. My migration is very famous, as I cross the Mara River to get from Serengeti to Masai Mara, and then travel back every year. I am accompanied by zebras, although in much smaller numbers. Who am I?
A) Hartebeest
B) Wildebeest
C) Waterbuck
D) Kudu
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B
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68. How many pairs of legs do spiders have?
| A) Four B) Two C) One D) Three
A
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69. Which of the following collective nouns is used for a group of monkeys?
A) Troop B) Herd C) School D) Flock
A
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70. During the daytime, why do butterflies bask with their wings open?
A) To Scare Away Predators B) To Camouflage Themselves C) To Soak in The Heat
D) To Find a Mate
C
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71. In which of the following stages would a butterfly have jaws meant for chewing?
A) Egg
B) Caterpillar
C) Pupa
D) None of the above
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B
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72. What are those animals which only eat plants or plant products called?
A) Herbivores B) Carnivores C) Autotrophs D) Scavengers
A
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73. Rabbits are found in the wild in India. True or False?
A) True
B) False
C) They were not found initially, but were introduced D) Not true rabbits, but hybrid varieties are found
B
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74. There are a total of 5 species of rhinoceroses found in the world How many of them are found in India?
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) None
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A
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75. I am well known to find my prey in the faintest of light. I have been associated with the Goddess of Wisdom and the Goddess of Wealth by the Greek and the Hindu civilizations respectively. A famous nonsense poem by poet Edward Lear mentions me in the title. Who am I?
A) Bat
B) Owl
C) Nightingale D) Stork
B
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