One Liner Questions: Animals & Plants | EVS & Pedagogy Paper 1 for CTET & TET Exams - CTET & State TET PDF Download

One-liner Questions

Q1: Which type of animals live both on land and in water?

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Ans: Amphibians

Q2: What is the defining characteristic of vertebrates?

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Ans: They have a backbone.

Q3: Which type of animals cannot regulate their body temperature?

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Ans: Cold-blooded animals

Q4: What is the primary role of decomposers in the ecosystem?

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Ans: They break down dead organisms and recycle nutrients.

Q5: How do fish breathe underwater?

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Ans: Through gills

Q6: What type of diet do herbivorous animals follow?

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Ans: Plant-based diet

Q7: What kind of fertilization occurs in frogs?

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Ans: External fertilization

Q8: Which invertebrate is known for its ability to regenerate lost body parts?

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Ans: Starfish

Q9: How do reptiles regulate their body temperature?

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Ans: By basking in the sun or seeking shade (cold-blooded adaptation)

Q10: Which animals are warm-blooded and have feathers?

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Ans: Birds

Q11: What is the special feature of mammals that distinguishes them from other vertebrates?

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Ans: Mammary glands for feeding young

Q12: What is the role of spiracles in insects?

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Ans: They help in respiration by allowing air exchange.

Q13: Why do amphibians require a moist environment?

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Ans: For respiration through their skin.

Q14: How do octopuses defend themselves from predators?

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Ans: By releasing ink to create a smoke-screen effect.

Q15: What is the primary characteristic of an omnivorous diet?

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Ans: It includes both plant and animal matter.

Q16: What type of movement do snakes use for locomotion?

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Ans: Slithering

Q17: Which type of animal lays eggs but produces milk for its young?

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Ans: Platypus (Monotreme)

Q18: What is the function of the lateral line in fish?

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Ans: To detect vibrations and movement in water.

Q19: What type of relationship exists between a tick and a dog?

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Ans: Parasitism

Q20: How do bats navigate in the dark?

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Ans: Echolocation

Fill in the Blanks

Q1: Animals that lack a backbone are called __________.

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Ans: Invertebrates

Q2: The process by which some insects transform from larva to adult is called __________.

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Ans: Metamorphosis

Q3: Animals that maintain a constant body temperature are known as __________.

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Ans: Warm-blooded animals

Q4: The largest mammal in the world is the __________.

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Ans: Blue whale

Q5: Penguins are classified as birds even though they cannot __________.

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Ans: Fly

Statement-based Questions

Q1: Statement: All reptiles lay eggs.
Is this statement true or false?

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Ans: False (Some reptiles, like certain snakes, give birth to live young.)

Q2: Statement: Birds are the only animals with feathers.
Is this statement true or false?

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Ans: True

Q3: Statement: A cow is a carnivorous animal.
Is this statement true or false?

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Ans: False (A cow is herbivorous.)

Q4: Statement: Insects have three pairs of legs.
Is this statement true or false?

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Ans: True

Q5: Statement: Mammals lay eggs.
Is this statement true or false?

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Ans: False (Most mammals give birth to live young, except monotremes like the platypus.)

Problem-based Questions

Q1: Problem: If a scientist discovers an animal with moist skin, lays eggs in water, and has lungs as well as gills during its life cycle, what group does it belong to?

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Ans: Amphibians

Q2: Problem: A student observes an animal with sharp claws, forward-facing eyes, and canine teeth. What type of diet does this animal likely have?

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Ans: Carnivorous diet

Q3: Problem: An animal with a long beak and a strong sense of smell is likely adapted for what kind of feeding?

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Ans: Scavenging or probing for insects in the ground

Q4: Problem: If a fish’s lateral line is damaged, what ability will it lose?

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Ans: The ability to detect water vibrations and movements

Q5: Problem: In a desert environment, what common adaptation helps reptiles survive extreme heat?

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Ans: Scaly skin to reduce water loss and the ability to burrow to avoid heat