Identify the aquatic animal with scaly skin which breathe with gills:
- (a)Rohu
- (b)Tortoise
- (c)Sparrow
- (d)Rat
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Rohu
Reason — Rohu is a fish.
Tortoise, Sparrow and rat breathes with lungs.
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Identify the aquatic animal with scaly skin which breathe with gills:
Rohu
Reason — Rohu is a fish.
Tortoise, Sparrow and rat breathes with lungs.
Identify the bird which cannot fly:
Ostrich
Reason — Ostrich is a flightless bird.
Peacock can fly short distances. House sparrow can fly. Pigeon is a strong flying bird.
Identify the animal which is not an Arthropod:
Earthworm
Reason — Earthworm is classified under Annelids.
Prawn is a Arthropod (Crustacea). Butterfly is a Arthropod (Insecta). Spider is a Arthropod (Arachnida).
Which of the following organisms is not an invertebrate ?
Lizard
Reason — Lizards belong to Class Reptilia and are vertebrates.
Roundworm, Butterfly and Sea anemone are Invertebrate.
Liver fluke belongs to :
Platyhelminthes
Reason — Liver fluke belongs to Platyhelminthes.
Nematoda have a complete digestive system, but liver flukes have incomplete digestive system. Annelida are segmented worms with ring-like body divisions but liver fluke is not segmented. Cnidaria are radially symmetrical animals and have stinging cells.
Which of the following structures is not found in the body of birds ?
Teeth
Reason — Birds have jaws provided with horny beak but have no teeth.
Birds have scales on their legs and feet. The beak (bill) is a defining feature of birds. It is used for feeding, preening, defense, and other functions. Birds have claws on their toes, especially in perching, hunting, and grasping species.
The locomotory structures of Echinoderms are :
Tube feet
Reason — Echinoderms move with the help of tube feet.
Tentacles are found in animals like Hydra, jellyfish, and cephalopods (octopus, squid). Echinoderms do not use tentacles for movement.Jointed legs are a characteristic of Arthropoda, Echinoderms do not have jointed appendages. Fins are locomotory structures in fish, Echinoderms are not fish and do not have fins.
Radial symmetry can be found in :
Both (1) and (3)
Reason — Both Coelenterata and Echinodermata have radially symmetrical bodies.
Platyhelminthes show bilateral symmetry, not radial.
Which class of vertebrates have animals with dry and scaly skin ?
Reptilia
Reason — Reptiles have dry and scaly skin.
Birds have dry skin, but it is not scaly like reptiles. Amphibians have moist, smooth skin. Fishes have moist, slimy skin with scales, but not dry skin.
What is the main distinguishing feature of arachnids ?
Four pairs of legs
Reason — Arachnids have four pairs of jointed legs.
Six legs are a feature of Insects. Arachnids do have a body divided into two main regions (cephalothorax and abdomen). Nephridia are excretory organs found in annelids.
Assertion (A): Tapeworm has a long, ribbon-like segmented body that can occur in human intestines as a parasite.
Reason (R): Tapeworm belongs to the phylum annilida (segmented worms). It breathes with the help of moist skin.
A is true but R is false.
Reason — A is true as Tapeworm has a long, ribbon-like, segmented body. It lives as a parasite in the human intestine.
R is false as tapeworm does not belong to Annelida. It belongs to Platyhelminthes.
Therefore, A is true but R is false is the correct option.
Assertion (A): An insect's body is divided into three regions - head, thorax and abdomen.
Reason (R): The division of an insect's body in three parts is very suitable for its locomotion as one pair of legs is attached with each body part with proper gap / space.
A is true but R is false.
Reason — A is true as insect's body is divided into three regions - head, thorax and abdomen.
R is false as insects have three pairs of legs, and all legs are attached only to the thorax, not one pair on each body part. Head and abdomen do not bear legs.
Therefore, A is true but R is false is the correct option.
Assertion (A): Most animals move from one place to another mainly in search of food or shelter but plants do not move.
Reason (R): Animals are heterotrophs whereas plants are autotrophs. Hence, plants are capable of making their own food and do not move from one place to another.
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Reason — A is true as most animals show locomotion (movement from one place to another) in search of food, shelter, and mates. Plants are generally fixed in one place (sessile) and do not move from place to place.
R is true as animals are heterotrophs and depend on other organisms for food, so they need to move in search of it. Plants are autotrophs and prepare their own food, so they generally do not move from one place to another.
Therefore, Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A is the correct option.
Assertion (A): Tortoises and crocodiles belong to the class - amphibia of the phylum chordata.
Reason (R): They can live in water as well as on the land and reproduce successfully.
A is false but R is true.
Reason — A is false as tortoises and crocodiles do not belong to class Amphibia. They belong to Class Reptilia under Phylum Chordata.
R is true as tortoises and crocodiles can live both on land and in water. They reproduce successfully.
Therefore, A is false but R is true is the correct option.
Assertion (A): Most mammals give birth to young ones and feed them with milk produced in the mother's mammary glands.
Reason (R): Aquatic and flying mammals do not feed their babies with milk as their surroundings make it difficult.
A is true but R is false.
Reason — A is true as most mammals are viviparous. They feed their young with milk produced by mammary glands.
R is false as all mammals, including aquatic (e.g., whales, dolphins) and flying mammals (bats), do feed their young with milk. The environment does not prevent milk feeding.
Therefore, A is true but R is false is the correct option.
Name one example each of an animal which shows the following characteristics:
Fixed animal with a pore-bearing body — Sponge
Star-shaped body — Starfish
Can live in water as well as on land — Frog
Has a flattened ribbon-like body — Tapeworm
Match the animals given under column A with their respective classification group given under column B.
| Sl. No. | Column A | Column B |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Sponge | Amphibia |
| 2. | Snail | Reptilia |
| 3. | Butterfly | Echinodermata |
| 4. | Toad | Mollusca |
| 5. | Lizard | Arthropoda |
| 6. | Starfish | Porifera |
| Sl. No. | Column A | Column B |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Sponge | Porifera |
| 2. | Snail | Mollusca |
| 3. | Butterfly | Arthropoda |
| 4. | Toad | Amphibia |
| 5. | Lizard | Reptile |
| 6. | Starfish | Echinodermata |
Categorise the following animals under their appropriate columns of classfication:
ANIMALS :
| Dog | Grasshopper | Rat | Scorpion | Toad |
| Butterfly | Lizard | Turtle | Frog | Bat |
| Snail | Honey bee | Pigeon | Liverfluke | Leech |
| Cattle | Snake | Rohu | Parrot | Ascaris |
| Earthworm | Cow | Rabbit | Monkey | Elephant |
CLASSIFICATION :
| WORMS | MOLLUSCS | FISHES | AMPHIBIANS | REPTILES | BIRDS | MAMMALS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earthworm | Snail | Rohu | Frog | Lizard | Pigeon | Dog |
| Liverfluke | Toad | Snake | Parrot | Cattle | ||
| Leech | Turtle | Rat | ||||
| Ascaris | Rabbit | |||||
| Monkey | ||||||
| Bat | ||||||
| Elephant | ||||||
| Cow |
Animals cannot prepare their own food. What scientific name is given to such organisms.
The scientific name for such organisms is Heterotrophs.
Identify the phylum/ class with the help of the following clues and give one example of each.
Amphibia
Example — Frogs
Porifera
Example — Sponge
Arthropoda
Example — Crabs
Pisces
Example — Rohu
Annelida
Example — Earthworms
Given below are sets of four terms. Choose the odd one and write the category of the remaining terms :
Odd one — Dogfish
Category of the remaining terms — Coelenterata
Odd one — Starfish
Category of the remaining terms — Pisces
Odd one — Mammalia
Category of the remaining terms — Arthropoda
Odd one — Frog
Category of the remaining terms — Reptiles
Odd one — Fins
Category of the remaining terms — Locomotory structures in invertebrates
Correct the following statements by changing the first/last word only :
Name the following:
Define the terms given below :
Heterotrophs — Heterotrophs are organisms that cannot produce their own food and obtain nutrients by consuming other organisms.
Locomotion — Most animals move from one place to another mainly in search of food or shelter. Such a movement is called locomotion.
Invertebrates — The animals that do not have a back bone are called invertebrates.
Vertebrates — Animals with a backbone (vertebral column) are called vertebrates.
Mammals — Mammals are animals that gives birth to young ones (babies), and feeds its young on milk from the mother's body. Mammals have body covered with hair, possess projecting external ears, have four limbs, and a tail (except humans).
Write one important function of the following structures along with the group (phyla/ class) of animals in which they are found:
Tentacles — Tentacles are found in Cnidarians. These finger-like projections surrounding the mouth, called tentacles help in catching food and swimming.
Nephridia — Nephridia are found in Annelids. Nephridia are special organs for excretion.
Gills — Gills are found in Class Pisces. Gills help fishes breathe.
Muscular foot — Muscular foot is found in Molluscs. Mulluscs move with the help of a muscular foot.
Mammary glands — Mammary glands are found in mammals (females). Young ones suckle milk from mammary glands present in mothers.
Give two examples of each of the following:
Amphibians — Frog, Toad
Segmented worms — Earthworm, Leech
Reptiles — Lizard, Snake
Coelenterates — Hydra, Jellyfish
Arthropods — Prawn, Ant
Flatworms — Tapeworm, Liverfluke
Give names of two animals which are found as parasites inside the human intestine.
Two animals which are found as parasites inside the human intestine are Tapeworm and Roundworm.
Write one difference between Porifera and Coelenterata.
| Porifera | Coelenterata |
|---|---|
| Body is porous, i.e., bear many tiny pores to draw water into the body cavity and one large pore to pass it out. | The body is radially symmetrical i.e., the body can be divided into two identical halves along any plane. |
Write one difference between Arthropoda and Mollusca.
| Arthropoda | Mollusca |
|---|---|
| Their body is divided into three regions — head, thorax and abdomen. | Their body is soft and unsegmented. |
Write one difference between Invertebrates and Vertebrates.
| Invertebrates | Vertebrates |
|---|---|
| The animals that do not have a back bone are called invertebrates. | The animals that have a back bone are called vertebrates. |
Write one difference between Platyhelminthes and Nematoda.
| Platyhelminthes | Nematoda |
|---|---|
| Their body is thin and flat. | Their body is rounded and unsegmented. |
Draw a neat diagram of a fish and label the five kinds of fins, operculum and mouth. Answer the following questions :
Diagram of fish is given below —
Fishes belong to Class Pisces of Phylum Chordata.
Their streamlined body, which is narrow at both ends help reduce water resistance, allowing for more efficient and faster swimming.
Fishes do not breathe through nostrils, but through gills. Fish nostrils are used to detect chemicals in the water, aiding in finding food, identifying potential mates, and detecting danger.
Fishes breathe through the gills. The locomotory structures in fishes are their fins, which help in swimming.
Two examples of fishes are — Rohu and Catla.
Given alongside are the figures of two organisms. Study the organisms and answer the following questions :

Organism [A] is Sea-anemone, and Organism [B] is Hydra.
The guidelines 1 and 2 show:
1 → Tentacles
2 → Mouth
Yes, they both belong to the same Phylum, i.e. Cnidaria of Invertebrates.
Two important functions of Tentacles are:
We can see budding in Hydra, which is a form of asexual reproduction. This process involves the development of a new individual from an outgrowth or bud on the parent's body.
The figure given alongside represents an animal. Study the same and answer the following questions :

The given figure shows a Starfish. It belongs to phylum Echinodermata.
The locomotory structure present in Starfish are Tube feet.
Starfish are radially symmetrical.
Echinoderms are mainly found in marine habitat.
Starfish body is rough, spiny and radially symmetrical.
Given alongside is the figure of an animal. Study the same and answer the following questions :

The animal shown in the given figure is Rabbit.
Rabbit belongs to Class Mammalia of Phylum Chordata.
A key distinguishing feature of the phylum Chordata is the presence of a backbone (vertebral column).
Two more examples of organisms belonging to Phylum Chordata are — Tiger and Elephant.
Rabbits, like all mammals, are warm-blooded (endothermic), meaning they can regulate their body temperature internally.
Give three characteristic features of Amphibians which help to differentiate them from fishes.
Three characteristic features of Amphibians which help to differentiate them from fishes are:
Why fishes are said to have a streamlined body? Name their respiratory organs.
The fishes have streamlined body which means that their body is narrow at both ends. This helps them to swim by minimizing the resistance of water.
The respiratory organ of fish is gills.
Give two characteristic features of birds which enable them to fly. Name any two birds which cannot fly.
Two characteristic features of birds which enable them to fly are:
Two birds which cannot fly are Ostrich and Kiwi.
While watering the garden, Renu spotted a shiny black ant dragging a crumb almost twice its size. She noticed its segmented body, six jointed legs and a tough outer covering that glistened in the sunlight. Curious, she followed the ant as it rushed back towards its anthill.
(a) Name the phylum to which this organism belongs.
(b) What are the three body segments found in black ants ?
(c) What is the hard outer covering made of ?
(d) Give two more examples of organisms from the same phylum.
(e) What are the sensory structures present on the ant's head called ?
(a) The black ant belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
(b) The three body segments are head, thorax and abdomen.
(c) The hard outer covering is made of chitin, that forms the exoskeleton.
(d) Two more examples of organisms from the same phylum are spider and butterfly.
(e) The sensory structures present on the ant's head are called antennae.
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