Animals Around Us
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Variety of Animals and Their Habitats
SubtopicVariety of Animals and Their Habitats under Animals Around Us for Grade 3 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which bird is usually green in color and has a curved red beak?
A.Crow
B.Parrot
C.Duck
D.Eagle
- 2.
Where does a spider usually live and catch its prey?
A.In a hole
B.In a web
C.In a nest
D.In a kennel
- 3.
Which of these animals gives us eggs for food?
A.Sheep
B.Hen
C.Cow
D.Horse
- 4.
What is the young one of a cow called?
A.Lamb
B.Calf
C.Kid
D.Foal
- 5.
Animals like crabs and lobsters live in water and have a hard outer covering. This covering is called a/an:
A.Fur coat
B.Exoskeleton
C.Feather
D.Skin
- 6.
The Woodpecker has a strong, chisel-shaped beak. This specific shape helps the bird to:
A.Suck nectar from flowers
B.Crush hard nuts and seeds
C.Make holes in tree trunks to find insects
D.Tear the flesh of other animals
- 7.
Frogs have a unique way of moving on land. Which physical feature helps them leap and jump high?
A.Small front legs
B.Muscular back legs
C.Short tail
D.Sticky skin
- 8.
Why do some birds, like the Woodpecker, have two toes pointing forward and two toes pointing backward?
A.To help them swim more efficiently.
B.To help them run fast on the ground.
C.To give them a better grip while climbing and clinging to vertical tree trunks.
D.To help them catch fish from the water.
- 9.
Look at the diagram of the bird's foot. This type of foot with long, spreading toes is most likely found on a bird that lives in which habitat?
A.Deep ocean water
B.Muddy banks and shallow marshes
C.High mountain cliffs
D.Dense tropical forests
- 10.
Which of these animals is best adapted for a habitat where there is very little water and high daytime temperatures?
A.A Kangaroo Rat that gets water from the seeds it eats.
B.A Penguin with a thick layer of fat.
C.A Frog with moist, permeable skin.
D.A Monkey with a long prehensile tail.
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Flying High: The World of Birds, Beaks, and Feathers
SubtopicFlying High: The World of Birds, Beaks, and Feathers under Animals Around Us for Grade 3 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
When a bird is flying, the upward movement of its wings is called:
A.Downstroke
B.Highstroke
C.Upstroke
D.Side-stroke
- 2.
Which of these parts of a bird's body is NOT covered with feathers?
A.Wings
B.Tail
C.Beak
D.Back
- 3.
Which bird makes a beautiful hanging nest by weaving together strips of grass and leaves?
A.Sparrow
B.Weaver bird
C.Eagle
D.Woodpecker
- 4.
Which type of feathers are very soft and fluffy, and keep the bird's body warm?
A.Tail feathers
B.Flight feathers
C.Down feathers
D.Claw feathers
- 5.
Which bird's call is often described as 'Kuhu-Kuhu'?
A.Crow
B.Sparrow
C.Koel
D.Peacock
- 6.
Which flightless bird is a native of Australia and is known for its large size and fast running speed?
A.Penguin
B.Emu
C.Kiwi
D.Hen
- 7.
Why do different birds have different shapes and sizes of beaks?
A.To help them fly faster
B.To look different from each other
C.To suit the kind of food they eat
D.To help them sing better
- 8.
Which of the following birds is known for its ability to mimic human speech and other sounds, and has a strong, curved beak for cracking seeds?
A.Bulbul
B.Parrot
C.Crow
D.Myna
- 9.
Ostriches are the fastest running birds. Which feature contributes most to their running ability?
A.They have very long and strong legs with only two toes on each foot.
B.They use their wings to push themselves forward like fans.
C.They have very light feathers that lift them off the ground.
D.They have webbed feet that provide better grip on the sand.
- 10.
The Hoopoe bird has a long, slender beak. What is its primary use?
A.To break open large coconuts.
B.To pull out insects from holes in the ground or tree bark.
C.To fight off larger birds.
D.To carry large amounts of water to its chicks.
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Animal Movements and Eating Habits
SubtopicAnimal Movements and Eating Habits under Animals Around Us for Grade 3 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
An eagle is a powerful bird that uses its ______ to catch and hold onto its prey.
A.Webbed feet
B.Sharp claws or talons
C.Soft paws
D.Long trunk
- 2.
Insects like mosquitoes have a special body part to pierce skin and suck blood. It is called:
A.A flat tooth
B.A feeding tube or proboscis
C.A hooked beak
D.A long tongue
- 3.
Which of these animals has hard hooves and moves by galloping?
A.Frog
B.Snake
C.Zebra
D.Snail
- 4.
A woodpecker uses its strong, pointed beak to tap on tree trunks. Why does it do this?
A.To drink sap
B.To find insects hidden under the bark
C.To make a nest out of leaves
D.To sharpen its claws
- 5.
Most humans eat food obtained from both plants (vegetables/fruits) and animals (milk/eggs/meat). Therefore, humans are:
A.Herbivores
B.Carnivores
C.Omnivores
D.Scavengers
- 6.
Crows and cockroaches are often found near human homes. They are categorized as omnivores because they:
A.Only eat grains
B.Only eat insects
C.Eat both plant-based food and meat
D.Eat only dead remains
- 7.
Crocodiles have short legs and they move on land by:
A.Hopping
B.Crawling on their bellies
C.Running very fast
D.Slithering like a snake
- 8.
If an animal has eyes on the sides of its head and flat teeth, while another has eyes in the front and sharp teeth, what can you conclude?
A.Both are herbivores.
B.The first is likely a prey (herbivore) and the second is likely a predator (carnivore).
C.The first is a carnivore and the second is a scavenger.
D.Both are omnivores that move only at night.
- 9.
Lions are 'social' carnivores that hunt in groups called prides. How does this help their feeding habit compared to a solo hunter like a leopard?
A.They can share the grass they find more easily.
B.They can hunt much larger prey, like buffalo, by working together.
C.They don't have to eat as often because there are more of them.
D.It allows them to move more slowly so they don't get tired.
- 10.
Parrots have a very distinct curved and strong beak. Which eating habit is this beak best suited for?
A.Sucking nectar from small flowers.
B.Cracking open hard shells of nuts and seeds.
C.Tearing the flesh of mice.
D.Filtering tiny worms from the mud.
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Our Friends: Animals in our Lives
SubtopicOur Friends: Animals in our Lives under Animals Around Us for Grade 3 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which animal is known for swinging from tree to tree?
A.Monkey
B.Cow
C.Elephant
D.Tiger
- 2.
Which of these birds stays awake at night and sleeps during the day?
A.Sparrow
B.Owl
C.Parrot
D.Peacock
- 3.
Which of these animals provides us with meat?
A.Goat
B.Giraffe
C.Elephant
D.Horse
- 4.
Which body part does a bird use to fly?
A.Beak
B.Claws
C.Wings
D.Tail
- 5.
Some animals have a very hard outer covering to protect their soft bodies from being hurt by predators. Which of these animals has such a shell?
A.Snake
B.Tortoise
C.Fish
D.Rabbit
- 6.
Which common pet animal uses its 'whiskers' to feel changes in its surroundings and navigate through tight spaces?
A.Cat
B.Goldfish
C.Parrot
D.Turtle
- 7.
Which of these animals is classified as an insect because it has six legs and a body divided into three parts?
A.Frog
B.Butterfly
C.Lizard
D.Snake
- 8.
Which of these is a responsible way to treat animals in our lives?
A.Keeping birds in small cages so they don't get lost
B.Giving medicines to pets only when we feel like it
C.Providing clean water and proper food to domestic animals
D.Teasing street dogs to make them active
- 9.
Penguins live in the freezing Antarctic. How do they use their wings?
A.To fly high in the sky to look for fish
B.As flippers to swim efficiently in the water
C.To hug other penguins to stay warm
D.To build nests made of ice
- 10.
Termites are often called 'white ants'. Why are they considered pests to humans?
A.They bite humans and cause rashes
B.They destroy wooden furniture and buildings
C.They eat all the stored food grains
D.They make a lot of noise at night
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