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Question 4

Which of the following are characteristics of living beings?

(i) Respiration
(ii) Reproduction
(iii) Adaptation
(iv) Excretion

Choose the correct answer from the options below:
(a) (1), (2) and (4)
(b) (1) and (2)
(c) (2) and (4)
(d) (1), (2), (3) and (4)

Answer 1

Option (d).

Living things are the things which exhibit characteristics of life. They have some common characteristics that distinguish them from the non-living things which are:

• Growth
• Reproduction
• Adaptation
• Movement
• Respiration
• Excretion etc.