Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Biology

Chapter

Organisms and Populations

Question:
Which among the following is also known as Winter sleep?
Options:
Aestivation
Hibernation
Migrate
Suspend
Correct Answer:
Hibernation
Explanation:
Various organisms, if unable to migrate, might avoid the unfavorable environment by escaping in time. Polar bears go into hibernation during winter seasons to escape extreme cold. Some snails and fish undergo aestivation to avoid summer-related problems like heat and desiccation, etc.