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The total sleeping time of newborn baby is

  1. 20 hours a day

  2. 10 hours a day

  3. 16 hours a day

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

  • New born baby sleeps up to 16-17 hours a day.
  • One of the reasons behind what appears to be excessive babies' sleep is the fact that the baby is still adjusting to a new environment, and experiencing a rapid bit of growth at the same time. Proper development demands that babies sleep a lot. Growth hormones are secreted by the pituitary gland at a much faster rate while babies sleep.
Hence, the correct answer is '16 hours a day'.

Which of the following shows aestivation? 

  1. Bees

  2. Sparrow

  3. Rat

  4. Cat


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aestivation is the type of summer sleep, performed by cold-blooded animals. It helps in maintaining the body temperature by avoiding the excessive water loss and any internal body damaged due to high temperatures. It is performed by bees, snails, earthworms, salamanders, frogs, earthworms, crocodiles, tortoise, etc.

So, the correct option is 'Bees'.

Identify the animal with shortest sleeping time.

  1. Sloth

  2. Crocodile

  3. Cow

  4. Giraffe


Correct Option: D
Explanation:


  • Giraffes have the shortest sleep requirements of any mammal, with an average of just 30 minutes per day.
  • They sleep in a reclined position with their long necks curled right round and their heads resting on their rears.
So, the correct option is 'Giraffe'.