Chapter 7: Diversity in Living Organisms
Science • Class 9 • Science Class 9
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Diversity in Living Organisms
Science • Class 9 • Science Class 9
Related PYQs (15)
2019•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.28
Consider the following statements :
1
Some species of turtles are herbivores.
2
Some species of fish are herbivores.
3
Some species of marine mammals are herbivores.
4
Some species of snakes are viviparous.
Biology
2021•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.20
In the nature, which of the following is/are most likely to be found surviving on a surface without soil?
1
Fern
2
Lichen
3
Moss
4
Mushroom
General Science
2021•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.23
Consider the following animals :
1
Hedgehog
2
Marmot
3
Pangolin
To reduce the chance of being captured by predators, which of the above organisms rolls up/roll up and protects/protect its/their vulnerable parts?
General Science
2022•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.47
Which of the following is not a bird ?
General Science
2023•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.17
Consider the following statements regarding the Indian squirrels :
1
They build nests by making burrows in the ground.
2
They store their food materials like nuts and seeds in the ground.
3
They are omnivorous.
General Science
2023•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.19
Which one of the following makes a tool with a stick to scrape insects from a hole in a tree or a log of wood?
General Science
2025•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.39
Consider the following pairs :
Plant: Description
I. Cassava: Woody shrub
II. Ginger: Herb with pseudostem
III. Malabar spinach: Herbaceous climber
IV. Mint: Annual shrub
V. Papaya: Woody shrub
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
General Science (Biology)
2026•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.48
Which of the following statements with regard to GenomeIndia Project is/are correct?
1
It is a part of the Human Genome Project.
2
The project is funded by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India.
3
Its primary aim is to build a catalogue of genetic diversity of the Indian population.
Biotechnology
2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.10
Consider the following animals:
1
Sea cow
2
Sea horse
3
Sea lion
General Science
2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.33
Consider the following organisms:
1
Agaricus
2
Nostoc
3
Spirogyra
General Science
2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.94
Which of the following leaf modifications occurs/occur in desert areas to inhibit water loss?
1
Hard and waxy leaves
2
Tiny leaves or no leaves
3
Thorns instead of leaves
General Science
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.17
Consider the following:
1
Bats
2
Bears
3
Rodents
The phenomenon of hibernation can be observed in which of the above kinds of animals?
General Science
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.74
Among the following organisms, which one does not belong to the class of other three?
General Science
2014•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.74
Among the following organisms, which one does not belong to the class of other three?
CSAT
2015•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.25
Flamingos in large flocks in the wild are social and extremely loyal. They perform group mating dances. Parents are very fond of their chicks, gathering them into crèches for protection while both males and females fly off to search for food.
Which among the following is the most logical corollary to the above passage?
CSAT
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