VYDEHI SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE
PRACTICE WORKSHEET (2025-26)
CLASS: VI
CHAPTER 2 DIVERSITY IN THE LIVING WORLD
WORKSHEET
1) The diagram shows some leaves of different plants.
Which of the given plant has a fibrous root system?
2) The diagram shows a key for five animals.
Where does organism W belong to?
a) Frog
b) birds
c) fish
d) lizard
3) What is meant by the diversity of living organisms?
4) Why is classification of living organisms important?
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5) What is the difference between vertebrates and invertebrates?
6) Why are plants and animals classified separately?
7) How do plants show diversity?
8) How are fish adapted to live in water?
9) A scientist discovers a new organism in a forest. It has a backbone, gives birth to young ones,
and has fur on its body. In which group will the scientist classify this organism? Explain why.
10) If you visit a pond and observe different plants and animals, how will you classify them
based on their habitat? Give examples.
11) Your friend says that mushrooms are plants because they grow in soil. How will you explain to
your friend that mushrooms are not plants?
12) A farmer wants to grow a plant in an area where water is scarce. What kind of plant should he
grow? Give an example and explain your choice.
13) Why do desert animals like camels store fat in their humps instead of all over their bodies? How
does this help them survive?
14) A child sees a dolphin in an aquarium and calls it a fish. How will you explain to the
child that a dolphin is not a fish?
15) Why do migratory birds travel long distances during different seasons? How is this
related to their survival?
ANSWER KEY - WORKSHEET
1) The diagram shows some leaves of different plants.
Which of the given plant has a fibrous root system?
Answer: Plant 1
2) The diagram shows a key for five animals.
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Where does organism W belong to?
a) Frog (Answer)
b) birds
c) fish
d) lizard
3) What is meant by the diversity of living organisms?
Diversity of living organisms refers to the variety of plants, animals, and microorganisms
found on Earth. It includes differences in their size, shape, habitat, and functions.
4) Why is classification of living organisms important?
Classification helps in organizing and studying organisms systematically. It makes
identification easier and helps in understanding their relationships.
5) What is the difference between vertebrates and invertebrates?
Vertebrates are animals that have
6) a backbone (e.g., fish, birds, mammals).
Invertebrates are animals that do not have a backbone (e.g., insects, jellyfish, worms).
7) Why are plants and animals classified separately?
Plants prepare their own food through photosynthesis and do not move, while animals depend on
others for food and can move.
8) How do plants show diversity?
→ Plants show diversity in their size, shape, and habitat. Some grow in water (lotus), some on land
(mango tree), some are small (grass), and some are very large (banyan tree).
9) How are fish adapted to live in water?
→ Fish have gills to breathe underwater, fins to swim, and a streamlined body to reduce water
resistance.
10) A scientist discovers a new organism in a forest. It has a backbone, gives birth to young ones,
and has fur on its body. In which group will the scientist classify this organism? Explain why.
Answer: The scientist will classify the organism as vertebrate because it has a backbone, gives birth to
young ones, and has fur on its body, which are all characteristics of mammals.
11) If you visit a pond and observe different plants and animals, how will you classify them
based on their habitat? Give examples.
Answer: The organisms can be classified into:
Aquatic Plants (e.g., Lotus, Hydrilla) – Plants that grow in water.
Aquatic Animals (e.g., Fish, Frog, Duck) – Animals that live in water.
Amphibians (e.g., Frog, Toad) – Animals that can live both in water and on land.
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12) Your friend says that mushrooms are plants because they grow in soil. How will you explain to
your friend that mushrooms are not plants?
Answer: Mushrooms are fungi, not plants, because they do not have chlorophyll and cannot make
their own food through photosynthesis. Instead, they absorb nutrients from decaying organic matter.
13) A farmer wants to grow a plant in an area where water is scarce. What kind of plant should he
grow? Give an example and explain your choice.
Answer: The farmer should grow xerophytic plants like cactus or date palm, which can survive in
dry conditions by storing water in their leaves or stems and having a thick outer covering to reduce
water loss.
14) Why do desert animals like camels store fat in their humps instead of all over their bodies? How
does this help them survive?
Answer: Camels store fat in their humps to use as an energy source when food and water are scarce.
This also helps them stay cool, as fat stored in one place prevents overheating of the whole body.
15) A child sees a dolphin in an aquarium and calls it a fish. How will you explain to the
child that a dolphin is not a fish?
Answer: Dolphins are mammals, not fish, because they:
a) Give birth to live young ones instead of laying eggs.
b) Breathe through lungs, not gills.
c) Have a streamlined body like fish but move differently using an up-and-down motion of
their tails.
16) Why do migratory birds travel long distances during different seasons? How is this
related to their survival?
Answer: Migratory birds travel to warmer regions in winter to find food and suitable living
conditions. They return when conditions improve, ensuring their survival and reproduction.
