Question

Which out of the following living things, can make its own food?

• A. Cat
• B. Frog
• C. Neem tree
• D. Man

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Neem tree

The correct option is C (neem tree):

Explanation of correct answer.

1. Neem tree has an autotrophic mode of nutrition i.e they are capable of making their own food through photosynthesis, so they are also called producer.
2. Photosynthesis is the process by which plants use inorganic substances (water, air, sunlight) to make their own food (starch).

Explanation of incorrect answer.

1. A cat is a mammal. They have a heterotrophic mode of nutrition. Cats are carnivores, they generally eat meat and sometimes milk.
2. The frog is an amphibian. They live in water as well as on land. Frogs generally eat insects and are therefore consumers.
3. Man is a mammal. They have a heterotrophic mode of nutrition and are consumers. They depend upon both plants and animals for food.

Final answer: The neem tree is the living thing that can make its own food.