1
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- What is the first leaf or first set of leaves that sprouts from a seed called?
A) Cotyledon B) Plumule C) Embryo D) Radicle
A
A
2
Q
- Which of these flowers need a cold climate to grow?
A) Marigold B) Tulip
C) Gladiolus D) Aster
A
B
3
Q
- I am used with milk to treat cough. Who am I?
A) Turmeric B) Neem
C) Tulsi
D) Jeera
A
A
4
Q
- What is a weed?
A) An unwanted plant
B) Host plant for caterpillars C) Plants which repel ants D) None of the above
A
A
5
Q
- I am sour in taste, but you eat me with salt. I am also used in the preparation of curries and also in Pani Puri. Who am I?
A) Tamarind
B) Sweet Lime
C) Lemon D) Orange
A
A
6
Q
- Which trees are called deciduous trees?
A) Trees which do not shed their leaves
B) Trees which annually shed their leaves
C) Trees of leaves which do not fall when they dry D) Trees, which never gets new leaves
A
B
7
Q
- The Banyan tree has special roots which emerge from its branches. What are these roots called?
A) Arboreal roots
B) Flying roots
C) Free roots D) Aerial roots
A
D
8
Q
- Green leaves turn red or yellow in summer in dry forests. Can these yellow and red leaves produce food?
A) Yes, but less than green leaves
B) No, not at all
C) Yes, but more than green leaves D) Yes, and equal to green leaves
A
B
9
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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
A
A
10
Q
- 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
A
B
11
Q
- 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
A
12
Q
- 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
A
13
Q
- How many sides does each cell of a honeycomb have?
A) Eight B) Six C) Nine D) Five
A
B
14
Q
- In a bird’s body, which organ grinds food?
A) Blizzard B) Gizzard C) Lizard D) Wizard
A
B
15
Q
- 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
A
D
16
Q
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
A
B
17
Q
- A Squirrel Monkey is a type of_______.
A) Squirrel B) Lizard C) Monkey D) Panda
A
C
18
Q
- What is an Albatross?
A) A sea bird B) A beetle C) A fruit
D) A city
A
A
19
Q
23. How many oceans touch the Indian mainland? A) 2 B) 1 C) 3 D) None
A
B
20
Q
- Papaya is native to which Continent?
A) South America B) North America C) Asia
D) Europe
A
A
21
Q
- Which of the following methods can make solid waste management easier?
A) Segregation of waste
B) Allowing biodegradable waste to be mixed with soil
C) Both A & B
D) None of the above
A
C
22
Q
- Soil pollution can be caused by ____________________.
A) Soil deposition
B) Improper solid waste management C) Soil erosion
D) All of the above
A
B
23
Q
63. Is Australia a continent? A) Yes B) No C) Some think so D) No, but it is one country
A
A
24
Q
- Andaman and Nicobar Islands are located to
which side of mainland of India? A) North-East B) South-East C) South-West D) North-West
A
B
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44. All fishes lay eggs. True or False?
A) True
B) False
C) Most do, few don’t
D) Depends on the weather conditions
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C
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16. Which of the following is NOT an actual reason that is causing damage to the coral reefs?
A) Influx of artificial pollutants into the waters
B) Increased sea water temperatures
C) Parasitic attack on corals D) Trawling
C
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31. Every year, on which date, is the Earth Day observed?
A) February 16 B) April 4
C) April 22
D) September 17
C
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57. The tusks of elephants are actually modified teeth. Which teeth get modified to form the tusks?
A) Incisors
B) Canines
C) Premolars D) Molars
A
29
1. For animals, sodium and calcium are essential to transfer information from the brain to other parts of the body. Similarly, plants also need some minerals, one of which is Potassium. Which are the other minerals that they need the most?
A) Nitrogen and Chlorine
B) Phosphorus an Iodine
C) Nitrogen and Phosphorus D) Sulphur and Iodine
C
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29. What is the branch of Biology, concerned with the inter-relationship between plants and animals, called?
A) Physiology
B) Ecology
C) Anatomy
D) Morphology
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B
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21. Camouflage helps animals to do what?
A) Find shelter
B) Run
C) Hide from other animals D) Keep warm
C
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26. In which state in India does the southwest monsoon arrive first?
A) Assam
B) West Bengal C) Maharashtra D) Kerala
D
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69. Which state leads in coffee production in India?
A) Kerala
B) Karnataka C) Tamil Nadu D) Assam
B
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9. Plants can breathe through their stems. Is this possible?
A) Yes, many plants do so, but more breathe through leaves than stems B) No, they only breathe through leaves
C) Yes, many plants do so but more through stems than leaves
D) No, they only breathe from the main trunk
A
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40. Which of the following is true about national parks?
A) Collection of forest products is allowed as a momento B) Human activity is not allowed in core areas
C) Tourism is allowed throughout the national park
D) Cattle grazing is allowed only for local farmers
B
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57. I am used as a fruit to eat, while my leaves are used as a plate to eat. Some people even use my flower as a vegetable. Which fruit am I?
A) Banana
B) Papaya
C) Jackfruit
D) None of these
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A
37
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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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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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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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3. If mammals have hair and birds have feathers on their body, what do fishes have?
A) Scales
B) Nails
C) Skin
D) Needles
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A
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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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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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74. How many seasons or Ritus were identified by ancient Vedic scholars?
A) Four B) Five C) Six
D) Seven
C
44
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75. When it is summer in the northern hemisphere, it will be __________ in the southern hemisphere.
A) summer
B) winter
C) rainy season
D) It can be any season
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B
45
71. Which of the following is the smallest ocean in the world?
A) Indian Ocean B) Arctic Ocean C) Pacific Ocean D) Atlantic Ocean
B
46
57. The size of which planet in our solar system is similar to that of the Earth?
A) Saturn B) Jupiter C) Venus D) Mars
C
47
30. On which continent would you find the South Pole?
A) South America B) Antarctica
C) Australia
D) Africa
B
48
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1. The innermost part of the earth is actually solid even though it is hottest because of all the pressure falling on it on all sides. Above that is liquid rock, called magma When it flows out of the earth either slowly or violently (like in a volcano), it gets a different name. What is it called?
A) Mantle
B) Lava
C) Crust
D) Ionosphere
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A
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42. Which of the following rivers originates near Mahabaleshwar in northern Western Ghats?
A) Godavari
B) Krishna
C) Cauvery D) Tapi
B
50
27. Which of the following aquatic birds has a giant pouched beak which can hold up to 13 litres of water at a time?
A) Stork
B) Crane
C) Pelican D) Spoonbill
C
51
5. The Ancient Roman empire was based in Italy. However, it spanned across Southern Europe, Western Asia and North Africa Which sea does this region encompass?
A) Mediterranean Sea
B) Atlantic Ocean C) Bay of Bengal D) Malacca Sea
A
52
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20. This fish has long spikes on the back fin which contain venom and brightly-coloured stripes to warn others that it is venomous. Which fish is being described here?
A) Blue Devil Fish
B) Balloon Fish
C) Lionfish
D) Giant Morey Eel
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C
53
25. A duck has webbing in between the toes of its feet.
Of what use is this webbing to the duck?
A) For catching prey B) For walking faster C) For climbing tree D) For swimming
D
54
24. Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation:
A) I like green, red, and blue colours? B) I like green, red, and blue colours. C) I like green, red, blue colours.
D) I like Green, Red and, Blue colours.
B
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13. The roman numeral for 18 is _____.
| A) XXXV B) IVIII C) XXVIII D) XVIII
D
56
31. Every year, on which date, is the Earth Day observed?
A) February 16 B) April 4
C) April 22
D) September 17
C
57
55. Wildlife conservation means the protection and preservation of ___________________.
A) Wild animals only
B) Wild plants only
C) Non-cultivated plants and non-domesticated animals D) All the above living in natural habitat
D
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43. When is the World Environment Day celebrated?
A) Aug 12
B) June 5
C) September 8
D) July 10
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B
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29. What is the branch of Biology, concerned with the inter-relationship between plants and animals, called?
A) Physiology
B) Ecology
C) Anatomy
D) Morphology
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B
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21. Camouflage helps animals to do what?
A) Find shelter
B) Run
C) Hide from other animals D) Keep warm
C
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6. When leaves are on the ground, they slowly lose colour, become soft, like powder, turn black and then look just like soil. This process is helped by insects and microbes in the soil, including earthworms. What is the process called?
A) Decomposition B) Condensation C) Evaporation
D) Jogging
A
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