Hamsters Quiz
Coverage : Hamsters are adorable little creatures that are fast becoming very popular pets all over the world. Take this quiz on hamsters and see how much you know about them.
- 1.
Hamsters are:
- A.
Felids
- B.
Rodents
- C.
Pests
- D.
Aves
Correct Answer
B. Rodents -
- 2.
Hamsters belong to the family:
- A.
Cricetidae
- B.
Soricidae
- C.
Muridae
- D.
Caviidae
Correct Answer
A. Cricetidae -
- 3.
Which variety of hamsters has a long tail that is prehensile?
- A.
Golden Hamster
- B.
Winter White Hamster
- C.
Chinese Hamster
- D.
Roborovski Hamster
Correct Answer
C. Chinese Hamster -
- 4.
How many years can hamsters live in captivity?
- A.
2 to 3 years
- B.
4 to 5 years
- C.
6 to 7 years
- D.
8 to 9 years
Correct Answer
A. 2 to 3 years -
- 5.
Which variety of hamster is sold by pet shops as the very popular ‘Teddy bear’ hamster?
- A.
Turkish Hamster
- B.
Dwarf Russian Hamster
- C.
Syrian Hamster
- D.
European Hamster
Correct Answer
C. Syrian Hamster -
- 6.
Which of the following things pertaining to hamsters are untrue?
- A.
The sex of hamster babies depends on the temperature conditions during the mother’s pregnancy
- B.
Hamsters can sing tunes if trained
- C.
Hamsters can respond to their names and come when called
- D.
Hamsters can recognize their kin
Correct Answer
B. Hamsters can sing tunes if trained -
- 7.
Black bear hamsters are a breed of hamsters.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 8.
Which is the smallest breed of hamsters from the following list?
- A.
Golden Hamsters
- B.
Russian Dwarf Hamsters
- C.
Chinese Hamsters
- D.
Roborovski Hamsters
Correct Answer
D. Roborovski Hamsters -
- 9.
In which year were hamsters first kept as pets in the UK?
- A.
1911
- B.
1931
- C.
1951
- D.
1971
Correct Answer
B. 1931 -
- 10.
What can hamsters do from the following?
- A.
They can crinkle their snouts adoringly
- B.
They can roll into fur-balls
- C.
They make lovely squeaky noises
- D.
They can stuff their cheeks with food
Correct Answer
D. They can stuff their cheeks with food -
- 11.
Which, of the following, are the most recently developed breed of hamsters?
- A.
Ladak Hamster
- B.
Campbell’s Dwarf Hamster
- C.
Mongolian Hamster
- D.
Armenian Hamster
Correct Answer
B. Campbell’s Dwarf Hamster -
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