Long inactivity and metabolic depression of animals during winters is known as

Aestivation

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Migration

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Evolution

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Hibernation

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Solution

The correct option is D Hibernation
Aestivation is considered to be the prolonged dormancy period of insect, fish or any other amphibian during hot and dry periods.
Migration is considered to be the long-distance movement of animals in a particular season.
Evolution is a heritable character over a successive population.
Hibernation is known as inactivity and metabolic depression in endotherms.
So, the correct option is 'Hibernation'.

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