Bihar TET · Mathematics and Science (Paper II)
Characteristics of living things and basic classification.
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Q1 · Living and Non-living · EASY
Which one of the following is NOT a characteristic of living things?
Q2 · Living and Non-living · MEDIUM
A student observes four specimens in a science lab: (i) A mushroom growing on a log (ii) A virus under a microscope (iii) A coral in seawater (iv) A seed kept in a dry jar for 2 years. Which of these can be classified as living?
Q3 · Living and Non-living · MEDIUM
In the five-kingdom classification system, organisms are grouped based on cell structure, mode of nutrition and body organization. Which kingdom contains organisms that are prokaryotic, unicellular and can be both autotrophic and heterotrophic?
Q4 · Living and Non-living · HARD
A teacher asks students to classify the following into living and non-living: (P) A worker honeybee that cannot reproduce (Q) A car that moves and consumes fuel (R) A plant cutting that can grow roots when placed in water (S) A robot that responds to voice commands. Based on the fundamental characteristics of life, which statement is correct?
Q5 · Living and Non-living · EASY
Which of the following is a characteristic that distinguishes living organisms from non-living things?