Animal Classification by MCQs with Answers

When an animal orients itself in response to an abiotic factor, this behavior is known as what?

• A.Tropism
• B.Taxis
• C.Reflex
• D.Kinesis

Darwin’s theory of natural selection is based on _?

• A.Overproduction
• B.Struggle for existence
• C.Survival of the fittest
• D.All of these

Transfer of information from individual to individual through social learning within and between generations of animals is called as ?

• A.Natural selection
• B.Genetic inheritance
• C.Instinctive behavior
• D.Cultural transmission

All are involved in classification except?

• A.Homologous
• B.Analogous
• C.Phylogenetic
• D.Taxonomic

Animals use nitrogen in the form of _?

• A.Nitrates
• B.Nitrites
• C.Proteins
• D.Ammonia

Which of the following leads to speciation?

• A.Geographic isolation
• B.Reproductive isolation
• C.Genetic divergence
• D.All of these

Which of the following are primary consumers that eat plants and plant products?

• A.Sheep and Birds
• B.Lions and Tigers
• C.Snakes and Frogs
• D.Eagles and Hawks

The mating system where the male has access to more than one female is known as ?

• A.Polyandry
• B.Polygyny
• C.Monogamy
• D.Promiscuity

The diversification of many related species from a common ancestor species is called:

• A.Parallel evolution
• B.Convergent evolution
• C.Adaptive radiation
• D.Divergent evolution

Hibernation in insects is known as _?

• A.Aestivation
• B.Diapause
• C.Torpor
• D.Brumation