LEVEL 1
_____________is the study of birds.
______________ is known as the BIRD MAN OF INDIA
Ornithology
Dr. Salim Ali
Apiculture is the other name for __________________.
A. Honey extracting
B. Bee keeping
C. Bee collection
Bee keeping
I have long legs and spread-out toes, which help them walk in shallow water without sinking.
I am a __________ bird.
Give two examples.
Wading bird
Heron / Flamingo / Crane
Which insect is both helpful and harmful—helping pollinate flowers but also damaging clothes?
A. Moth B. Ant C. Grasshopper
A. Moth
___________ is the study of insects.
Entomology
If termites enter a wooden cupboard, what might happen after a few months?
A. The wood will become stronger
B. The wood will get damaged
C. The cupboard will smell like flowers
B. The wood will get damaged
You see an insect building a hive on a tree branch. Which of these is true about it?
A. It is harmful because it spoils wood
B. It is helpful because it makes honey
C. It does not interact with humans
B. It is helpful because it makes honey
In the rainy season, you see more dragonflies flying around. What might this mean?
A. There are more mosquitoes in the area
B. There are more butterflies
C. There are fewer ponds
A. There are more mosquitoes in the area
A farmer wants to protect his crops without using harmful sprays. Which insect can help eat pests like aphids?
A. Ladybug
B. Moth
C. Cockroach
A. Ladybug
The school garden is full of flowers, but the seeds are not forming well. Which insect should be encouraged to visit the garden?
A. Mosquito
B. Honeybee
C. Termite
B. Honeybee
Give reason: Houseflies should not be allowed near uncovered food.
As they carry germs and can make the food dirty, causing illness.
Give reason: Honeybees are called “helpful insects.”
As they make honey and help plants grow seeds by carrying pollen from one flower to another, thus helping in pollination.
Why do some birds migrate to other countries during winter?
They move to warmer places to find food, water and nesting to survive.
Climbing birds (like woodpeckers) have two toes pointing forward and two backward. What is the advantage of this?
A. They can fly faster
B. They can climb and hold onto tree bark strongly
C. They can swim in rivers
D. They can hop on the ground easily
B. They can climb and hold onto tree bark strongly
The __________feather gives a bird body shape and __________ feather helps it stay warm.
Body feather
Down feather
Birds of prey (like eagles) have sharp claws called ___________. Why are they important for them?
A. To sing songs loudly
B. To eat grains from the ground
C. To catch and hold animals tightly
D. To build nests in trees
TALONS
To catch and hold animals tightly.
If a bird has webbed feet, which group is it most likely to belong to?
A. Perching bird
B. Wading bird
C. Climbing bird
D. Swimming bird
D. Swimming bird
If a bird lost all its down feathers, what would happen?
A. It could not fly anymore
B. It would not be able to keep warm
C. It would not find food
D. It could not make a nest
B. It would not be able to keep warm
Why do flight feathers need to be strong and stiff?
A. To look shiny and colorful
B. To push against the air and help in flying
C. To protect eggs in the nest
D To make the bird heavy
B. To push against the air and help in flying
Why do birds have different types of feathers (flight, body, down)?
A. To look beautiful
B. To help in flying, keeping warm, and covering the body
C. To make nests only
D. To walk faster
B. To help in flying, keeping warm, and covering the body
What conclusion can we make about bird nests?
A. All birds make the same kind of nest
B. Birds choose nest types depending on their needs and surroundings
C. Birds make nests only to look pretty
D. Nests are not important for birds
B. Birds choose nest types depending on their needs and surroundings
Look at the two birds:
Bird A: Small claws, short beak, lives on trees.
Bird B: Long legs, long beak, lives near lakes.
Which conclusion is correct?
a) Bird A is a wading bird, Bird B is a perching bird.
b) Bird A is a perching bird, Bird B is a wading bird.
c) Both are perching birds.
d) Both are wading birds.
b) Bird A is a perching bird, Bird B is a wading bird.
Which conclusion can we make if we see a bird with very long and strong wing feathers?
A. The bird probably flies long distances
B. The bird is only a ground bird
C. The bird does not migrate
D. The bird cannot fly high
A. The bird probably flies long distances
A student observed that ducks stay dry even after swimming for a long time. Which feature of feathers explains this?
A. Feathers are colorful
B. Feathers are oily and waterproof
C. Feathers are soft
D. Feathers are heavy
B. Feathers are oily and waterproof
Sparrows are perching birds with three toes in front and one at the back. What is the advantage of this foot structure?
A. It helps them swim in water
B. It helps them hold branches tightly
C. It helps them dig the ground
D. It helps them catch fish
B. It helps them hold branches tightly