Tag: classification of animals on the basis of food

Questions Related to classification of animals on the basis of food

Which of the following organisms it used In the production of beverages?

  1. Penicillium notatum

  2. Saccharomyces cerevisiae

  3. Aspergillus niger

  4. Clostridium butylicum


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae, also known as brewer's yeast, is used for fermenting malted cereals and fruit juices to produce ethanol (ethyl alcohol). Microbes (yeasts in particular) have been used for the production of beverages, such as wine, beer, whisky, brandy and rum. 

Animals that only eat plant material for food are called ________.

  1. Carnivores

  2. Herbivores

  3. Omnivores

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B

The NPP in a plant is $100$ KJ. What is the body mass of the secondary carnivore?

  1. $100$ KJ

  2. $10$ KJ

  3. $1$ KJ

  4. $0.1$ KJ


Correct Option: A

Top carnivores that feed on tertiary consumers, not being eaten by other animals are known as

  1. Quaternary Consumers

  2. Secondary Consumers

  3. Tertiary Consumers

  4. Primary Consumers


Correct Option: A

Hawks, lizards, owls and cats are examples of

  1. Primary producers

  2. Tertiary Consumers

  3. Secondary Consumers

  4. Herbicides


Correct Option: C

The lion is a carnivore because

  1. The lion feeds on grass.

  2. The lion feeds on the flesh of other animals.

  3. The lion feeds on insects.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:
Lions are “Obligate Carnivores”, which means they rely only on the flesh of other animals for their nutritional needs. The animals that consume meat, as well as non-animal foods, are known as “Facultative Carnivores”.
Hence B is the correct option. 

Cow feeds on grass and grains and is grouped under

  1. Carnivore

  2. Herbivore

  3. Omnivore

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Herbivores are the kind of animals whose diet comprises of solely plants. There are different types of herbivores. They further divide into the category of insect herbivores and mammalian herbivores. Mammalian herbivores are found in abundance. They include cows, deer, horses, sheep and more. Hence, correct option is B.

The cat is a carnivore that eats the

  1. Small birds

  2. Meat

  3. Fish

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cats are carnivores, meaning they require meat in their diet and need little carbohydrates. In the wild, cats usually prey on small animals, such as mice and birds. 

Hence D is the correct option. 

Which of the following is a viviparous animal?

  1. Cat

  2. Sheep

  3. Rabbit

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Viviparous animals are those animals which give birth to live offsprings. For example, cat, sheep, human, rabbit, etc. Oviparous animals are those animals which lay egg outside. There is little or no development of offspring within the mother. For examples, amphibians, birds, insects.

Thus, the correct answer is option D. 

Human being are

  1. Omnivorous

  2. Herbivorous

  3. Carnivorous

  4. Autotrophic


Correct Option: A