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This section includes 1249 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your 3rd Class knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1201. |
Anil poured equal amounts of water into four containers as shown in the figure and kept all of them out in the hot sun for an entire day. At the end of the day, he measured the amount of water left in each container. What was Anil testing for? |
| A. | Whether evaporation depends on the volume of water taken |
| B. | Whether evaporation depends on temperature |
| C. | Whether evaporation depends on the material of the container |
| D. | Whether evaporation depends on the exposed area of water |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1202. |
A hoopoe bird has: |
| A. | long and slender beak |
| B. | broad and flat beak |
| C. | strong and heavy beak |
| D. | short and broad beak |
| Answer» B. broad and flat beak | |
| 1203. |
Which of the following bird weaves its nest with leaves? |
| A. | Tailor bird |
| B. | Woodpecker |
| C. | Penguin |
| D. | Bulbul |
| Answer» B. Woodpecker | |
| 1204. |
A sparrow can sleep on the branches of tree while perching. It is most likely to have: |
| A. | two toes in the front and two toes at the back |
| B. | webbed feet |
| C. | three toes in the front and one toe at the back |
| D. | two toes in the front and one small wind toe at the back |
| Answer» D. two toes in the front and one small wind toe at the back | |
| 1205. |
Which of the following birds has special oil glands that make its feathers waterproof? |
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| Answer» B. | |
| 1206. |
Duck, mouse and fish can be grouped together because: |
| A. | they eat both plants and animals |
| B. | they lay eggs |
| C. | of their similar outer body covering |
| D. | they live in water |
| Answer» B. they lay eggs | |
| 1207. |
The fine droplets observed on the leaves of plants and grass during winter mornings are due to |
| A. | snow. |
| B. | hailstones. |
| C. | fog. |
| D. | dew drops. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1208. |
Which of the statement below is false? |
| A. | Birds have teeth within their beaks. |
| B. | Birds have ears covered with feathers |
| C. | The eyes of a bird are located on either side of the head |
| D. | Birds move their neck continuously. |
| Answer» B. Birds have ears covered with feathers | |
| 1209. |
A good house should be: |
| A. | clean |
| B. | airy |
| C. | both A and B |
| D. | neither A nor B |
| Answer» D. neither A nor B | |
| 1210. |
Which of the following is the main difference between a bat and an owl? |
| A. | Owls fly in the day, bats in night |
| B. | Bats feed on flowers, while owls eat insects |
| C. | Bats have ears, owls do not |
| D. | Owls have feathers and beak, bats do not |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1211. |
____________and________ are the largest and smallest bird respectively. |
| A. | Penguin, crow |
| B. | Eagle, woodpecker |
| C. | Flamingo, sparrow |
| D. | Ostrich, humming Bird |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1212. |
Frogs depend on ______ for their food. |
| A. | snakes |
| B. | other frogs |
| C. | grasshopper |
| D. | grass |
| Answer» D. grass | |
| 1213. |
An example of a mammal that lay eggs. |
| A. | Dog |
| B. | Dolphin |
| C. | Cat |
| D. | Duck-billed Platypus |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» E. None of these | |
| 1214. |
Amphibians can live in/on: |
| A. | Land |
| B. | Water |
| C. | Both land and water |
| D. | Trees |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» D. Trees | |
| 1215. |
Which of the following is NOT a form of water? |
| A. | Steam |
| B. | Coal |
| C. | Dew |
| D. | Snow |
| Answer» C. Dew | |
| 1216. |
Vultures make their nests: |
| A. | on tall trees |
| B. | on small trees |
| C. | in walls |
| D. | under the ground |
| Answer» B. on small trees | |
| 1217. |
Which of the following should NOT be done to keep our surroundings clean? |
| A. | Using safe water to drink |
| B. | Spitting in the open places |
| C. | Throwing garbage in the covered tins |
| D. | Cleaning our house daily |
| Answer» C. Throwing garbage in the covered tins | |
| 1218. |
The body covering of which one of the following animals is used to make wool? |
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| Answer» D. | |
| 1219. |
Changes in the body of an animal to survive in harsh conditions is called: |
| A. | Adaptation |
| B. | Photosynthesis |
| C. | Respiration |
| D. | Reproduction |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» B. Photosynthesis | |
| 1220. |
Which animal among the following does not use lungs for breathing? |
| A. | Cow |
| B. | Lion |
| C. | Bear |
| D. | Elephant |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» F. | |
| 1221. |
The nest shown here is made by_______. |
| A. | Tailor bird |
| B. | Weaver bird |
| C. | Humming bird |
| D. | Owl |
| Answer» C. Humming bird | |
| 1222. |
The list below contains different states of matter and some of their properties. Match them.1. SolidsA. They have no fixed shape and no fixed volume2. LiquidsB. They have fixed shape and fixed volume3. GasesC. They have fixed volume but not fixed shape |
| A. | 1-A, 2-C, 3-B |
| B. | 1-C, 2-A, 3-B |
| C. | 1-B, 2-C, 3-A |
| D. | 1-B, 2-A, 3-C |
| Answer» D. 1-B, 2-A, 3-C | |
| 1223. |
Evaporation increases with |
| A. | an increase in the amount of water. |
| B. | a decrease in the temperature. |
| C. | a decrease in the area of exposure. |
| D. | an increase in the area of exposure. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1224. |
Which of the following statements are correct?(a) Hollow bones in birds helps them to fly.(b) Streamlined body of birds helps them to walk on ground.(c) Perching birds have three toes in front and one at the back. |
| A. | (a) and (b) only |
| B. | (b) and (c) only |
| C. | (a) and (c) only |
| D. | (a), (b) and (c) |
| Answer» D. (a), (b) and (c) | |
| 1225. |
Match the following and select the correct answer:A.Eaglei.Strong and heavy beakB.Woodpeckerii.Short, hard and horny beakC.Hoopoeiii.Strong, sharp and hooked beakD.Finchiv.Long and slender beak |
| A. | A-i, B-ii, C-iii, D-iv |
| B. | A-iii, B-i, C-iv, D-ii |
| C. | A-iv, B-iii, C-ii, D-i |
| D. | A-ii, B-iv, C-i, D-iii |
| Answer» C. A-iv, B-iii, C-ii, D-i | |
| 1226. |
Birds are the only animals that have ________1. Wings2. Legs3. Feathers |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 3 only |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1227. |
In the below diagram, the arrows represent: |
| A. | preparation of food by plants |
| B. | release of carbon dioxide |
| C. | absorption of water and minerals |
| D. | all the above |
| Answer» D. all the above | |
| 1228. |
Which of the following is a plant but cannot make food on its own? |
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| Answer» C. | |
| 1229. |
Which of the following birds has a hooked beak? |
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| Answer» B. | |
| 1230. |
The clouds are formed by: |
| A. | condensation |
| B. | evaporation |
| C. | melting |
| D. | boiling |
| Answer» B. evaporation | |
| 1231. |
Wire netting doors are used: |
| A. | to allow fresh air |
| B. | to allow sunlight |
| C. | to keep mosquitoes and flies away |
| D. | all of these |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1232. |
A particular animal can swim in water and also fly comfortably. It lays eggs to reproduce. Which of the following could be this animal? |
| A. | Bat |
| B. | Swan |
| C. | Crab |
| D. | Monkey |
| Answer» C. Crab | |
| 1233. |
Which of the following is a domestic animal? |
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| Answer» D. | |
| 1234. |
Crown : Peacock :: Crown :? |
| A. | Dove |
| B. | Pigeon |
| C. | Cock |
| D. | crow |
| Answer» D. crow | |
| 1235. |
Which of the following animal is not kept in the zoo? |
| A. | Jackal |
| B. | Wolf |
| C. | Hyena |
| D. | Dog |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1236. |
The following table contains some substances placed under the headings: solids, liquids and gases. Which of the following is placed under wrong group?SolidsLiquidsGasesSugarWaterSteamSaltPetrolOxygenIronMilkKerosene |
| A. | Salt |
| B. | Petrol |
| C. | Oxygen |
| D. | Kerosene |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1237. |
Consider the following statements. Which one of the following statement is correct?Statement A: Reptiles have scales on their bodiesStatement B: Reptiles are cold blooded vertebrates |
| A. | Only A |
| B. | Only B |
| C. | Both A & B |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» D. None of these | |
| 1238. |
Which of the following bird joins two or three large leaves to make its nest? |
| A. | Weaverbird |
| B. | Spider |
| C. | Tailor bird |
| D. | Woodpecker |
| Answer» D. Woodpecker | |
| 1239. |
Following are the list of organisms and their breathing organs. Find the one which is NOT correct.ManLungsInsectsStigmataFishesTailPlantsStomata |
| A. | man - lungs |
| B. | insects - stigmata |
| C. | fishes - tail |
| D. | plants - stomata |
| Answer» D. plants - stomata | |
| 1240. |
Animals who have 6 legs and belong to the biggest group of animals. |
| A. | Reptiles |
| B. | Mammals |
| C. | Aquatic animals |
| D. | Insects |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» E. None of these | |
| 1241. |
Special organ present in most of the aquatic animals for breathing is: |
| A. | Head |
| B. | Gills |
| C. | Fins |
| D. | Lungs |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» C. Fins | |
| 1242. |
Which of the following animals eats both plants and animals? |
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| Answer» C. | |
| 1243. |
Which of the following is used to change the direction of the bird during its flight? |
| A. | Breast bone |
| B. | Down feathers |
| C. | Flight feather |
| D. | Tail feathers |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1244. |
Which of the following is NOT a food chain? |
| A. | Grass \[\to \]Grasshopper \[\to \]Frog \[\to \] Snake |
| B. | Plants \[\to \]Rabbit \[\to \]Leopard |
| C. | Egg \[\to \]Larva \[\to \]Pupa \[\to \]Butterfly |
| D. | Fly \[\to \]Frog \[\to \]Snake \[\to \]Eagle |
| Answer» D. Fly \[\to \]Frog \[\to \]Snake \[\to \]Eagle | |
| 1245. |
What's the easiest way to tell the difference between wading birds and perching birds? |
| A. | Difference in wingspan |
| B. | Difference in body size |
| C. | Difference in foot structure |
| D. | Difference in eyes. |
| Answer» D. Difference in eyes. | |
| 1246. |
Water has: |
| A. | fixed shape |
| B. | no fixed shape |
| C. | no weight |
| D. | strong smell |
| Answer» C. no weight | |
| 1247. |
Animals like crab, starfish, prawn and lobsters have hard ___ all around their body. They have more than two ____ instead of ___. |
| A. | fins, shells, legs |
| B. | shells, legs, fins |
| C. | fins, shells, legs |
| D. | legs, fins, shells |
| Answer» C. fins, shells, legs | |
| 1248. |
The diagram given below shows a part of the water cycle. What is the process taking place at the arrow labelled T? |
| A. | Melting |
| B. | Condensation |
| C. | Evaporation |
| D. | Precipitation |
| Answer» C. Evaporation | |
| 1249. |
A bird has two toes pointing upwards and two toes pointing downwards. This bird is most likely to be a: |
| A. | preying bird |
| B. | swimming bird |
| C. | perching bird |
| D. | climbing bird |
| Answer» E. | |