Wildlife

Wildlife corridors give animals safe routes between habitats. Exam tip: understand corridors as paths connecting habitats.

A deer mainly eats grass, leaves, tender shoots, fruits, and other plant parts; therefore, it is a herbivore. Carnivores eat the flesh of other animals, while scavengers feed on dead animal remains. Exam tip: classify an animal according to its main food source.

A tiger obtains food by hunting animals such as deer and wild boar. Therefore, it is a carnivorous predator and generally a higher-level consumer. Primary consumers eat plants, whereas decomposers break down dead organic matter. Exam tip: an organism that eats other animals is a carnivorous consumer in a food chain.

Wetlands provide food shelter and breeding places. Exam tip: connect wetlands with bird and aquatic habitats.

Project Tiger is a programme linked with tiger conservation. Exam tip: identify the aim from the programme name.

Project Elephant is related to protecting elephants and their habitats. Exam tip: identify the animal from the name.

Peacock is famous for beautiful feathers and as India's national bird. Exam tip: remember peacock as the national bird.

The elephant is the animal that has a trunk used for taking food and water. Its trunk is a highly flexible organ that helps it reach leaves, grass, fruit, and other food. It can also suck up water and direct it into the mouth. This adaptation is especially useful because an elephant’s large body requires it to gather and consume substantial amounts of food and water.

Among the choices, only elephant has the familiar trunk described in the question. A tiger has a snout, a camel has a long neck and a split upper lip, and a rhinoceros has a short pointed snout rather than an elephant-like trunk. Therefore, option A follows directly from matching the special body part with the correct animal.

The Indian wild ass is a famous wildlife species linked with the Rann of Kachchh. Exam tip: remember Kachchh and wild ass.

Bees and butterflies help pollination in flowers. Exam tip: connect pollinators with plant reproduction.

Allowing wildlife to remain undisturbed helps their safety. Exam tip: connect good behaviour with conservation.

A snake is a reptile because its body is covered with scales and it breathes through lungs. A peacock is a bird, while a deer and an elephant are mammals. Exam tip: snake, lizard and crocodile are common examples of reptiles.

Grasslands provide food to deer nilgai and other grazing animals. Exam tip: connect grasslands with herbivores.

Trees provide food and shelter to birds and many animals. Exam tip: connect tree planting with habitat improvement.

Musk deer is a wildlife species of Himalayan mountain regions. Exam tip: remember it as a mountain animal.

Aquatic animals live in water habitats such as rivers lakes ponds or seas. Exam tip: connect aquatic with water.

Nests are necessary for bird breeding and safety of young ones. Exam tip: connect nest protection with bird conservation.

Loud noise can scare animals and change their natural behaviour. Exam tip: treat quiet behaviour as responsible tourism.

Waste can harm wildlife health and natural habitat. Exam tip: connect cleanliness with conservation.

Students can help conservation through awareness and good behaviour. Exam tip: consider public participation important.