Worksheet Solutions: Animals | Science Olympiad for Class 1 PDF Download

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Q.1. Which of the following animals is known for its ability to fly?
A) Elephant
B) Dog
C) Sparrow
D) Fish
Answer: C
Solution: Sparrows are birds that can fly, while elephants, dogs, and fish cannot.

Sparrow

Q.2. What do cows primarily provide to humans?
A) Eggs
B) Wool
C) Milk
D) Meat
Answer: C
Solution: Cows are mainly raised for their milk, which is a significant part of human diets.

Q.3. Which animal is known for hopping?
A) Cat
B) Dog
C) Frog
D) Snake
Answer: C
Solution: Frogs are known for their unique ability to hop, unlike cats, dogs, and snakes.

Frog

Q.4. Which animal is considered a domestic pet?
A) Lion
B) Tiger
C) Cat
D) Elephant
Answer: C
Solution: Cats are common domestic pets, while lions, tigers, and elephants are wild animals.

Q.5. What sound does a cow make?
A) Bark
B) Meow
C) Moo
D) Quack
Answer: C
Solution: Cows make the sound "moo," while other options represent sounds made by different animals.

Cow

Fill in the Blanks

Q.1. A baby dog is called a __________.
Answer: Puppy
Solution: A puppy is the young one of a dog.

Q.2. An animal that can swim and lives in water is called an __________.
Answer: Aquatic animal
Solution: Aquatic animals are those that live in water, such as fish and dolphins.

Q.3. __________ is the animal known for carrying heavy loads.
Answer: Donkey
Solution: Donkeys are strong and often used for carrying heavy burdens.

Donkey

Q.4. The home of a bird is called a __________.
Answer: Nest
Solution: Birds build nests to lay their eggs and raise their young.

Q.5. The animal with a long body that slithers on the ground is a __________.
Answer: Snake
Solution: Snakes do not have legs and move by slithering.

True or False

Q.1. All mammals lay eggs.
Answer: False
Solution: Most mammals give birth to live young, except for some like the platypus.

Q.2. A rabbit has long ears and can hop.
Answer: True
Solution: Rabbits are known for their long ears and ability to hop quickly.

Rabbits have long ears

Q.3. Fish breathe air using lungs.
Answer: False
Solution: Fish breathe underwater using gills, not lungs.

Q.4. Cats are wild animals.
Answer: False
Solution: While some cats are wild, domestic cats are commonly kept as pets.

Q.5. All birds can swim.
Answer: False
Solution: Not all birds are adapted to swim; some, like sparrows and eagles, do not swim.

Match the Following

Answer:

1. Dog → b) Guards the house
2. Cow → c) Provides milk
3. Hen → d) Provides eggs
4. Sheep → a) Provides wool
5. Donkey → e) Carries heavy loads

Solution: 

1. Dog → b) Guards the house
   Solution: Dogs are commonly kept as pets and are known for their ability to guard homes, providing security and protection to their owners.

2. Cow → c) Provides milk
   Solution: Cows are farm animals that produce milk, which is consumed by humans as a staple food and used to make dairy products like cheese and butter.

3. Hen → d) Provides eggs
   Solution: Hens are raised primarily for their ability to lay eggs, which are a source of protein and widely used in various food preparations.

4. Sheep → a) Provides wool
   Solution: Sheep are known for producing wool, which is used in making warm clothing like sweaters, blankets, and other textiles.

5. Donkey → e) Carries heavy loads
   Solution: Donkeys are strong animals often used in rural areas to carry heavy loads, such as goods or supplies, over long distances.