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Biology The Living World Statement Based Questions Single Correct MCQ

Published by: CGP EDU Academic Team

Published on: August 21, 2026

Consider the following statements.

(I) Along with conciousness, growth and reproduction are the defining characteristics of living organisms.

(II) Reproduction is an all inclusive characteristics of living organisms.

Select the correct option.

I is true, II is false

Both I and II are false

I is false, II is true

Both I and II are true

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The correct answer is:

I is true: Growth and reproduction, along with consciousness (or responsiveness), are defining features of living organisms.

II is false: Reproduction alone is not an all-inclusive characteristic, as some living organisms (like sterile hybrids) do not reproduce.

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