WBCS.LIVE practice question
Which one of the following animals is not warm-blooded?
Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.
Answer options
Correct answer and explanation
Correct answer: Toad
Explanation: The Toad is not a warm-blooded animal; it is cold-blooded (ectothermic). 📚 Other Information: ▪️ Warm-blooded animals maintain constant body temperature (e.g., birds and mammals). ▪️ Cold-blooded animals depend on external temperature for body heat. ▪️ Toads belong to the class Amphibia, like frogs. ▪️ They hibernate during winter and aestivate in summer. ▪️ Their skin helps in respiration and moisture absorption. ▪️ Examples of warm-blooded animals: Hen, Bat, Tiger. ▪️ Amphibians are the first vertebrates to live both in water and on land. ▪️ Their breeding depends heavily on environmental conditions.