Match List - I with List - II . List - I List - II (a) Allen's Rule (i) Kangaroo rat (b) Physiological adaptation (ii) Desert lizard (c) Behavioural adaptation (iii) Marine fish at depth (d) Biochemical adaptation (iv) Polar seal

( a ) − ( iv ) ; ( b ) − ( i ) ; ( c ) − ( iii ) ; ( d ) − ( ii )

( a ) − ( iv ) ; ( b ) − ( ii ) ; ( c ) − ( iii ) ; ( d ) − ( i )

( a ) − ( iv ) ; ( b ) − ( i ) ; ( c ) − ( ii ) ; ( d ) − ( iii )

( a ) − ( iv ) ; ( b ) − ( iii ) ; ( c ) − ( ii ) ; ( d ) − ( i )

Match the following: Set-I Set-II (A) Endosmosis (I) High altitude adaptation (B) Exosmosis (II) Desert adaptation (C) Metabolic water (III) Problem for fresh water animal (D) Increase in the RBC production (IV) Problem for marine animals The correct match is

A = III , B = IV , C = II , D = I

A = I , B = III , C = IV , D = II

A = II , B = III , C = IV , D = I

A = III , B = II , C = I , D = IV

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According to Bergmann's rule, the mammals from cold climate have

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Match List $- I$ with List $- II$ .

List $- I$		List $- II$
(a)	Allen's Rule	(i)	Kangaroo rat
(b)	Physiological adaptation	(ii)	Desert lizard
(c)	Behavioural adaptation	(iii)	Marine fish at depth
(d)	Biochemical adaptation	(iv)	Polar seal

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Assertion (A): A person goes to high altitude and experiences 'altitude sickness' with symptoms like breathing difficulty and heart palpitations.
Reason (R): Due to low atmospheric pressure at high altitude, the body does not get sufficient oxygen.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.

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Assertion (A): Desert Plants have sunken stomata
Reason (R): To enhance transpiration in desert plants

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Animals living in air-water interface

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Statement (S): Very small animals are rarely found in the polar regions.

Reason (R): Small animals have a larger surface area relative to their volume and tend to lose body heat.

The correct answer is

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Small mammals and birds are rarely found in polar regions. The reason is that

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Select the incorrect anatomical adaptation of Xerophytes among the following?

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Identify the incorrect statement

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Match the following:

	Set-I		Set-II
(A)	Endosmosis	(I)	High altitude adaptation
(B)	Exosmosis	(II)	Desert adaptation
(C)	Metabolic water	(III)	Problem for fresh water animal
(D)	Increase in the $RBC$ production	(IV)	Problem for marine animals

The correct match is

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Which of the following features of plants is not helpful in adapting to desert life?

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The figure given below is a diagrammatic representation of the response of organisms to abiotic factors. What do a, b, and c represent respectively?

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Consider the following four conditions (i) - (iv) and select the correct pair of them as adaptation to environment in desert lizards:
(i) Burrowing in soil to escape high temperature
(ii) Losing heat rapidly from the body during high temperature
(iii) Bask in sun when temperature is low
(iv) Insulating body due to thick fatty dermis

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Which biological factor is responsible for poor vegetation in deserts?

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Based on temperature, the classification of plants are done by:

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Consider the following statements (A)-(D) each with one or two blanks.
(A) Bears go into _(1)_during winter to_(2)_ cold weather
(B) A conical age pyramid with a broad base represents_(3)_ human population
(C) A wasp pollinating a fig flower is an example of _(4)_
(D) An area with high levels of species richness is known as _(5)_
Which one of the following options give the correct fill ups for the respective blank numbers from (1) to(5) in the statements

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Rhizophora is a characteristic component of:

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What is the most important factor in the success of the animal population?

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Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?

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Plants growing in shady region are called