The most ecologically relevant environmental factor is:

1. Temperature 2. Water
3. Light 4. Soil

Subtopic:  Abiotic Factors: Temperature (OLD NCERT) |
 86%
From NCERT

To unlock all the explanations of 38 chapters you need to be enrolled in MasterClass Course.

Hints

To unlock all the explanations of 38 chapters you need to be enrolled in MasterClass Course.


The extent of geographical distribution for eurythermals and stenothermals is expected to be:
1. Equal for both
2. Larger for the former
3. Smaller for the former
4. Cannot be predicted

Subtopic:  Abiotic Factors: Temperature (OLD NCERT) |
 69%
From NCERT

To unlock all the explanations of 38 chapters you need to be enrolled in MasterClass Course.

Hints

To unlock all the explanations of 38 chapters you need to be enrolled in MasterClass Course.


Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): Temperature is most important ecologically relevant environmental factor.
Reason (R): Temperature affects the kinetics of the enzymes.
 In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. Both (A) and (R) are false.
  1. If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion
  2. If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion
  3. If the assertion is true but the reason is false
  4. If both the assertion and reason are false
Subtopic:  Abiotic Factors: Temperature (OLD NCERT) |
 85%

To unlock all the explanations of 38 chapters you need to be enrolled in MasterClass Course.

Hints

advertisementadvertisement

Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): The availability of light on land is closely linked with that of temperature.
Reason (R): Sun is the source for both – light and temperature.
 In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
1. (A) is true but (R) is false.
2. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) explains (A).
3. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) does not explain (A).
4. (A) is false but (R) is true.
Subtopic:  Abiotic Factors: Temperature (OLD NCERT) | Abiotic Factors: Light & Water (OLD NCERT) |
 82%
From NCERT

To unlock all the explanations of 38 chapters you need to be enrolled in MasterClass Course.

Hints

To unlock all the explanations of 38 chapters you need to be enrolled in MasterClass Course.


Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): Ability to maintain a constant internal environment enhances the overall ‘fitness’ of the species.
Reason (R): A constant internal environment permits all biochemical reactions and physiological functions to proceed with maximal efficiency.
 In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
1. (A) is true but (R) is false.
2. (A) is false but (R) is true.
3. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) explains (A).
4. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) does not explain (A).
Subtopic:  Abiotic Factors: Temperature (OLD NCERT) | Abiotic Factors: Light & Water (OLD NCERT) | Response of Organisms to Abiotic Factors (OLD NCERT) |
 88%
From NCERT

To unlock all the explanations of 38 chapters you need to be enrolled in MasterClass Course.

Hints

To unlock all the explanations of 38 chapters you need to be enrolled in MasterClass Course.


Thermoregulation and osmoregulation can be achieved by all:
1. Amniotes
2. Birds and mammals
3. Vertebrates
4. Chordates and insects

Subtopic:  Abiotic Factors: Temperature (OLD NCERT) | Abiotic Factors: Light & Water (OLD NCERT) | Response of Organisms to Abiotic Factors (OLD NCERT) |
 85%
From NCERT

To unlock all the explanations of 38 chapters you need to be enrolled in MasterClass Course.

Hints

To unlock all the explanations of 38 chapters you need to be enrolled in MasterClass Course.


advertisementadvertisement

When exposed to cold temperatures, which of the following is responsible for maintaining constant body temperature in humans?
1. Vasoconstriction and shivering
2. Vasodilation and shivering
3. Vasodilation and sweating
4. Vasoconstriction and sweating

Subtopic:  Abiotic Factors: Temperature (OLD NCERT) | Response of Organisms to Abiotic Factors (OLD NCERT) |
 73%

To unlock all the explanations of 38 chapters you need to be enrolled in MasterClass Course.

Hints

To unlock all the explanations of 38 chapters you need to be enrolled in MasterClass Course.


Evolutionary biologists believe that “success” of mammals is largely due to their ability to:
1. Produce a large number of progeny
2. Live for a longer life span
3. Maintain a constant body temperature
4. Nurture young ones for longer periods

Subtopic:  Abiotic Factors: Temperature (OLD NCERT) |
 86%

To unlock all the explanations of 38 chapters you need to be enrolled in MasterClass Course.

Hints