The ability of an organism to change for better adjustment with the environment is called adaptation.

1. True
2. False

Q. With regard to the assertion and reason, choose the correct option.
Assertion [A]: An ability of an organism to adjust to its environment is called adaptation.
Reason [R]: Acclimatisation is when an organism adjusts to a gradual change in its environment.

Q. Modification and adjustment of an organism to local environment is called as

Q. Match the following characteristics of living organisms with the description. Characteristic Description

A. Response to stimuli	i. Giving rise to another organism of the same kind
B. Reproduction	ii. Reaction to sensations like touch, light, heat, cold and sound
C. Adaptation	iii. Process of expelling waste
D. Excretion	iv. Ability of an organism to adjust to the current environment

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Match the following characteristics of living organisms with the details.

$$\begin{array}{cc}\text{Characteristic}& \text{Details}\\ 1.\text{Response to stimuli}& \text{a) Giving rise to another organism of the same kind}\\ 2.\text{Reproduction}& \text{b) Reaction to sensations like touch, light, heat, cold and sound}\\ 3.\text{Adaptation}& \text{c) The event at which an organism ceases to live}\\ 4.\text{Death}& \text{d) Ability of an organism to adjust to the current environment}\end{array}$$

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Match the following characteristics of living organisms with the details.

$\begin{array}{cc}\text{Characteristic}& \text{Details}\\ \text{1. Response to stimuli}& \text{a) Giving rise to another organism of the same kind}\\ \text{2. Reproduction}& \text{b) Reaction to sensations like touch, light, heat, cold and sound}\\ \text{3. Adaptation}& \text{c) The event at which an organism ceases to live}\\ \text{4. Death}& \text{d) Ability of an organism to adjust to the current environment}\end{array}$