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As the rulers of the planet, humans like to think that it is the large creatures who will emerge victorious from the struggle for survival. However, nature teaches us the opposite, it is often the smallest species which are the toughest and most adaptable. A perfect example is the hummingbird, which is found in America. One species of hummingbird, known as the bee hummingbird, ranks as the world's smallest and lightest bird and it is barely visible when it is in flight.

Hummingbirds are the only birds that can fly backwards. They feed mainly on the nectar of flowers, a liquid that is rich in energy. Nectar is an ideal food source, for hummingbirds need an incredible amount of energy to sustain their body metabolism. A hummingbird's wings flap at a rate of about 80 times per second and its tiny heart beats more than 1000 times per minute. This is why they must consume relatively large quantities of food. In the course of a day, hummingbird consumes about half its body weight in nectar.

Match List I with List II

List I (Word)List II (Meaning)
A. PlanetI. Heavenly body
B. NectarII. Nature
C. SpeciesIII. Ideal food
D. Energy neededIV. To sustain life

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Solution

Correct Option: 2

Planet is a heavenly body (A-I). Nectar is described as an ideal food (B-III). Species refers to a group in nature (C-II). Energy is needed to sustain life/metabolism (D-IV). This gives A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV matching option 2.

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