Domestic Animals - 1 Class 2 Worksheet Science

Q1: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

(i) Which of these animals is not kept for companionship?
(a) Parrot
(b) Bull
(c) Cat
(d) Dog
Ans: (b)
An adult male is known as a bull.

(ii) Wool is obtained from:
(a) cow
(b) cat
(c) sheep
(d) goat
Ans: (c)
The wool from one sheep is called a fleece.

(iii) Honey and_____ are provided by honeybees.
(a) milk
(b) wax
(c) meat
(d) silk
Ans: (b)
These social and hardworking insects produce six hive products – honey, pollen, royal jelly, beeswax, propolis, and venom.

(iv) The animal which carries heavy loads is:
(a) camel
(b) hen
(c) giraffe
(d) none of the above
Ans: (a)
The animals like horses, mules, yaks, dogs, reindeer, camels, bullocks and many other animals are used to carry loads in different places of the world where they are mostly available.

Q2: Fill in the Blanks

(i) __________  is a domestic animal.
Ans: Dog is a domestic animal.
Those animals that depend on humans for its shelter, food, water, and general care are called domestic animals.

(ii) Pet animals are kept for __________.
Ans: Pet animals are kept for Pleasure.
While a pet is generally kept for the pleasure that it can give to its owner.

(iii) A _________  guards our house.
Ans: A Dog guards our house.

(iv) __________ is used to make woollen clothes.
Ans:  Wool is used to make woollen clothes.

(v) A __________  gives us eggs.
Ans: A hen gives us eggs.

Q3: True and False

(i) Goats give us eggs.
Ans: False
Hens give us eggs.

(ii) Elephants are used to carry heavy loads.
Ans: False
Donkeys, camels are used to carry heavy loads.

(iii) Silkworm and cows are domestic animals.
Ans: True
Silkworms and cows are domestic animals.

(iv) Leather is obtained from the dung of animals.
Ans: False
Leather is obtained from the skin of animals.

Q4: Short Questions Answer

(i) Why are cows and buffaloes domesticated?
Ans: Cows and buffaloes are domesticated because they are great source of meat and milk.

(ii) What steps should be followed to take care of pets?
Ans: We can meet a pet's basic welfare needs by giving it food, water, ventilation, and by protecting it from injury or ill health. Taking care of our pet also means meeting a pet's emotional needs, too.

(iii) What are domestic animals?
Ans: Those animals that depend on humans for its shelter, food, water, and general care are called domestic animals. Examples include house cats, dogs, parakeets, a cow, horse, sheep, pig etc.