Living Things Practice Questions

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Topics in Living Things

Animal Life Cycle 160

Characteristics of Living Things 175

Plant Life Cycle 149

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Easy

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of living things?

A. Growth

B. Reproduction

C. Respiration

D. Rusting

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Correct Answer: D

Rusting is a chemical process that occurs in non-living materials, whereas the other options are characteristics of living organisms.

Easy

What do living things need to survive?

A. Food

B. Water

C. Air

D. All of the above

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Correct Answer: D

All living organisms require food, water, and air to survive and function properly.

Easy

Which of the following is an example of a living thing?

A. Rock

B. Tree

C. Plastic

D. Water

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Correct Answer: B

A tree is a living organism that grows, reproduces, and performs photosynthesis, unlike the other options.

Medium

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of living things?

A. Breathing

B. Growth

C. Ability to think

D. Reproduction

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Correct Answer: C

Living things do not necessarily have the ability to think; this is a characteristic of animals with a nervous system.

Medium

Which of the following processes is essential for living things to grow?

A. Photosynthesis

B. Respiration

C. Digestion

D. All of the above

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Correct Answer: D

All these processes contribute to growth in living organisms, as they obtain energy and nutrients necessary for development.

Medium

Which of the following statements about living things is true?

A. All living things can move from place to place.

B. Only animals can reproduce.

C. Plants can produce their own food.

D. All living things are made of cells.

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Correct Answer: D

All living things are composed of cells, which is a fundamental characteristic of life.

Medium

Which characteristic of living things helps them adapt to their environment?

A. Growth

B. Sensitivity

C. Respiration

D. Reproduction

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Correct Answer: B

Sensitivity allows living things to respond to changes in their environment, which is crucial for adaptation.

Hard

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of living things?

A. They grow and develop.

B. They can reproduce.

C. They can move on their own.

D. They require water.

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Correct Answer: C

Living things do not always move on their own; many plants and some animals do not have mobility.

Hard

If a plant is placed in a dark room, what will happen to its growth?

A. It will grow faster.

B. It will grow normally.

C. It will stop growing.

D. It will grow towards the wall.

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Correct Answer: C

Plants need light for photosynthesis; without it, their growth will halt.

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Hard

Which of the following correctly states how animals obtain energy?

A. Through photosynthesis.

B. By consuming plants or other animals.

C. From the air.

D. By absorbing water.

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Correct Answer: B

Animals obtain energy by eating plants or other animals, as they cannot perform photosynthesis.

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Living Things — Class 4 EVS Practice Questions Online

This page contains 484 practice MCQs for the chapter Living Things in Class 4 EVS. The questions are organized by difficulty — 150 easy, 239 medium, 95 hard — so you can choose the right level for your preparation.

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