In birds:
a: | the characteristic feature is the presence of feathers. |
b: | forelimbs are modified into wings. |
c: | flight is present in all members. |
d: | hind limbs do not have scales. |
1. Only (a) and (d) are incorrect
2. Only (c) and (d) are correct
3. (a), (b) and (c) are correct
4. Only (a) and (b) are correct
Birds are not characterized by:
1. a fully ossified endoskeleton
2. pneumatic long bones
3. absence of crop and gizzard in the digestive tract
4. a dry skin without glands except the oil gland
Consider the given two statements:
I: | Birds have a four chambered heart and are warm blooded. |
II: | Respiration in birds is by lungs that are connected to air sacs. |
Biological name | Common name | |
1. | Aptenodytes | Penguin |
2. | Pavo | Peacock |
3. | Struthio | Pigeon |
4. | Psittacula | Parrot |
1. a four chambered heart | 2. a single aortic arch |
3. homeothermy | 4. mammary glands |
1. Ornithorhynchus | 2. Macropus |
3. Macaca | 4. Balaenoptera |
1. | Flightless bird | 2. | Limbless amphibian |
3. | Viviparous mammal | 4. | Economically important insect |
1. | Scoliodon | 2. | Hippocampus |
3. | Chelone | 4. | Pteropus |
Consider following features:
A: Organ system level of organisation
B: Bilateral symmetry
C: True coelomates with segmentation of body
Select the correct option of animal groups which possess all the above characteristics.
1. Annelida, Mollusca and Chordata
2. Annelida, Arthropoda and Chordata
3. Annelida, Arthropoda and Mollusca
4. Arthropoda, Mollusca and Chordata
1. | Crocodile | 2. | Wall lizard |
3. | Turtle | 4. | Tortoise |