The organism in the given figure shows pentaradial symmetry [5 body parts]. What else must be present in this organism?
1. A rasping tongue like organ in alimentary canal
2. Finger like osmoregulatory and excretory structures at the junction of midgut and hindgut
3. A water vascular system with tube feet
4. A large number of cilia used for locomotion

Subtopic:  Phylum Echinodermata |
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How many of the given statements regarding birds are correct?
I: They have feathers and most of them can fly.
II: They possess beak.
III: They have scales on the forelimbs and hindlimbs are modified into wings.
IV: They have dry skin without glands except the oil gland at the base of the tail.
V: They possess a fully ossified (bony) endoskeleton.
VI: They have long bones that are solid without air cavities (pneumatic).
 
1. 3 2. 4
3. 5 4. 6
Subtopic:  Study of Aves & Mammals |
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In amphibians:
I: Alimentary canal and reproductive tracts open into a common chamber called cloaca which opens to the exterior but the urinary system has a separate opening to the exterior.
II: Respiration is by gills, lungs and through skin.
1. Only I is correct
2. Only II is correct
3. Both I and II are correct
4. Both I and II are incorrect
Subtopic:  Study of Amphibians |
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Identify the correct statement regarding classification of chordates:
1. Vertebrata is a subphylum; Agnatha is a division and Pisces is a super-class
2. Vertebrata is a supraphylum; Agnatha is a phylum and Pisces is a super-class
3. Vertebrata is a subphylum; Agnatha is a division and Pisces is a class
4. Vertebrata is a subphylum; Agnatha is a super-class and Pisces is a class
Subtopic:  Phylum Chordata |
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Statocysts, present in some animals, help directly in:
1. Locomotion
2. Respiration
3. Feeding
4. Balancing
Subtopic:  Phylum Arthropoda |
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Neural system consists of paired ganglia connected by lateral nerves to a double ventral nerve cord in:
1. Hydra
2. Cephalochordates
3. Amphibians
4. Annelids
Subtopic:  Phylum Annelida |
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Planaria, an organism that possesses high regeneration capacity, belongs to:
1. Porifera
2. Cnidaria
3. Platyhelminthes
4. Echinodermata
Subtopic:  Phylum Ctenophora & Platyhelminthes |
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The correct statements regarding Platyhelminthes will be:
a. All living members of the phylum are parasites.
b. They lack a true coelom but have a pseudo coelom.
c. Body is dorso-ventrally flattened.
d. They exhibit bilateral symmetry.
1. Only [a] and [b]
2. Only [b] and [c]
3. Only [a] and [d]
4. Only [c] and [d]

Subtopic:  Phylum Ctenophora & Platyhelminthes |
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Regarding mammals:
I: The most unique characteristic is the presence of mammary glands.
II: Skin is unique in possessing hair.
III: Heart is unique in being four-chambered.
IV: Viviparity is a unique feature.

1. Only I and II are correct
2. Only III and IV are correct
3. Only I and III are correct
4. Only II and IV are correct
Subtopic:  Study of Aves & Mammals |
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Sponges:
I: are exclusively marine and mostly asymmetrical animals.
II: have cellular level of organisation.
III: have a water transport or canal system.
IV: have extracellular digestion.
1. Only I and II are correct
2. Only II and III are correct
3. Only III and IV are correct
4. Only I and IV are correct
Subtopic:  Phylum Porifera |
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