Passage

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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.

Nature has made man realize that :-

A. Large creatures always emerge victorious in the struggle for survival

B. Smallest creatures are the toughest and most adaptable

C. The humans are the only survivors on earth

D. The largest and the smallest species are equally tough

E. There is never a struggle for survival

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A and E only

B only

C only

D and E only

✅ Correct Option: 2

The passage directly states 'it is often the smallest species which are the toughest and most adaptable', which matches statement B. Statement A is the opposite of what nature teaches. C, D, and E are not supported by the passage.

Question 7

Match List I with List II

List I (Word)	List II (Meaning)
A. Planet	I. Heavenly body
B. Nectar	II. Nature
C. Species	III. Ideal food
D. Energy needed	IV. To sustain life

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Question 8

Which according to you is true about the bee humming bird?

A. They are very obviously visible when they fly.

B. We cannot obviously see the bee humming birds when they fly

C. The bee humming birds can fly into space like a rocket

D. The very tiny bee humming birds cannot be seen even if they are kept in a cage on a study table

E. The bee humming birds do not exist.

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Question 10

Bee humming Birds need a lot of energy in order : -

A. To maintain their body metabolism

B. To flap their wings when they give a stage performance

C. To sustain a steady rhythm of their songs

D. To win the Grammy award

E. To win an argument

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Question 11

Which of the following is CORRECT according to the passage?

A. Bee humming birds cannot fly backwards

B. Nectar is a liquid that is rich in energy

C. Bee humming birds are only found in the Himalayas

D. Bee humming birds do NOT feed on nectar

E. Bee humming birds are extinct like the dinosaurs

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Question 12

Bee humming bee birds are exclusive because : -

A. They can fly backwards

B. They are attractive and can sing

C. They can fly in the cage

D. They can communicate with a computer

E. They are Barbie dolls

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