Select one word for the given phrase:
(Of animals) active during the day and resting at night
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Diurnal
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Nocturnal | active at night and resting during the day (the opposite of diurnal) | Bats are nocturnal, so we see them only after sunset. |
| (2) Diurnal (answer) | active in the daytime and sleeping or resting at night | Unlike owls, most birds are diurnal and look for food while the sun is up. |
| (3) Dormant | not active or growing for a time, as if asleep | The seeds stay dormant in the dry soil until the first rain. |
| (4) Perennial | lasting for a very long time or through the whole year | The Ganga is a perennial river, so it never dries up. |