Question

Choose the most suitable ‘one word’ for the following expression.
The normal abode of any animal or plant.
A) Environment
B) Habitat
C) Settlement
D) Niche

Answer 1

Hint:The expression of ideas or feelings is the showing of them through words, actions, or artistic activities.

Complete answer:
Option A) Environment – is an incorrect answer because the meaning of environment is ‘the surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates or the natural world, as a whole or in a particular geographical area, especially as affected by human activity’ and this is not only for the animals or plants. Thus, this is an incorrect answer.

Option B) Habitat – is the correct answer because the meaning of habitat is ‘the natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism’ and this is the correct option and defines the phrase ‘The normal abode of any animal or plant’. Thus, this is the correct answer.

Option C) Settlement – is an incorrect answer because the meaning of settlement is ‘an official agreement intended to resolve a dispute or conflict or agreement’ thus, this is inappropriate because the meaning of the phrase is not settling anything. Thus, this is an incorrect answer.

Option D) Niche – is an incorrect answer because the meaning of niche is ‘a comfortable or suitable position in life or employment’ this word is used for the employees who work in office or in any organisation. Thus, this is an incorrect answer.

Hence, the correct answer is Option ‘ B’.

Note:The meaning of ‘The normal abode of any animal or plant’ is habitat. Students should not confuse habitat and environment. Habitat is a place where an organism lives in nature. Environment is the total of all physical, chemical, biotic and cultural factors that affects life of an organism in any way. Thus, Option B is the correct answer.