Question

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. (i), (ii) and (iv) only
• B. (i) and (ii) only
• C. (ii) and (iv) only
• D. (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)

Answer 1

The correct option is D (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)

Respiration, reproduction, adaptation and excretion are the basic characteristics of the living beings. Birds, insects, animals, trees, human beings, are few examples of living things as they have same characteristic features like eating, breathing, reproduction, growth, and development, etc.