1000+ Animal Kingdom MCQ for UPSC IES [Solved]
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1. A file like rasping organ for feeding, called radula, present in the phylum __________.
A. arthropoda
B. mollusca
C. echinodermata
D. chordata
Answer : B
A. arthropoda
B. mollusca
C. echinodermata
D. chordata
Answer : B
2. Which of the follwoing statement(s) is/are correct?
(i) Organ systems in different group of animals show various patterns of complexities.
(ii) The digestive system in platyhelminthes has only a single opening to the outside of the body that serve as both mouth and anus, and is hence called complete.
(iii) In open type of circulatory system, the blood is pumped out of the heart and the cells and tissues are directly bathed in it.
(iv) In closed type, the blood is circulated through a series of vessels of varying diameters (arteries, veins and capillaries).
A. Only (i)
B. Both (ii) and (iii)
C. (i), (iii) and (iv)
D. All of these
Answer : C
(i) Organ systems in different group of animals show various patterns of complexities.
(ii) The digestive system in platyhelminthes has only a single opening to the outside of the body that serve as both mouth and anus, and is hence called complete.
(iii) In open type of circulatory system, the blood is pumped out of the heart and the cells and tissues are directly bathed in it.
(iv) In closed type, the blood is circulated through a series of vessels of varying diameters (arteries, veins and capillaries).
A. Only (i)
B. Both (ii) and (iii)
C. (i), (iii) and (iv)
D. All of these
Answer : C
3. Flame cells present in platyhelminthes, are specialized in
A. respiration and absorption.
B. osmoregulation and circulation.
C. respiration and excretion.
D. osmoregulation and excretion.
Answer : D
A. respiration and absorption.
B. osmoregulation and circulation.
C. respiration and excretion.
D. osmoregulation and excretion.
Answer : D
4. Read the following statements and answer the question.
(i) They are exclusively marine, radially symmetrical, diploblastic organisms with tissue level of organisation.
(ii) Body bears eight external rows of ciliated comb plates, which help in locomotion.
(iii) Digestion is both extracellular and intracellular.
(iv) Reproduction takes place only by sexual means.
Which of the following phylum is being described by above statements?
A. Platyhelminthes
B. Arthropoda
C. Mollusca
D. Ctenophora
Answer : D
(i) They are exclusively marine, radially symmetrical, diploblastic organisms with tissue level of organisation.
(ii) Body bears eight external rows of ciliated comb plates, which help in locomotion.
(iii) Digestion is both extracellular and intracellular.
(iv) Reproduction takes place only by sexual means.
Which of the following phylum is being described by above statements?
A. Platyhelminthes
B. Arthropoda
C. Mollusca
D. Ctenophora
Answer : D
5. Select the incorrect feature of mollusca from the given statements.
A. (i) and (ii) only
B. (ii) and (iv) only
C. (i), (ii) and (iv) only
D. All the five statements.
Answer : C
- Terrestrial or aquatic animals having cellular system level of organization.
- Radial symmetrical and acoelomate animals and possesses two germinal layers.
- A file like rasping organ called radula is present.
- Usually dioecious and viviparous animals.
- Examples include Pila, Octopus, and Dentalium.
A. (i) and (ii) only
B. (ii) and (iv) only
C. (i), (ii) and (iv) only
D. All the five statements.
Answer : C
6. Animals like annelids, arthropods, etc. where the body can be divided into identical left and right halves in only one plane, exhibit___________symmetry.
A. radial
B. bilateral
C. asymmetrical
D. non- symmetrical
Answer : A
A. radial
B. bilateral
C. asymmetrical
D. non- symmetrical
Answer : A
7. Which of the following is a chordate feature and not shared by the non-chordates ?
A. Metamerism
B. Axial organization
C. Bilateral symmetry
D. Pharyngeal gill slits
Answer : D
A. Metamerism
B. Axial organization
C. Bilateral symmetry
D. Pharyngeal gill slits
Answer : D
8. Which of the following feature in birds indicates their reptilian ancestory ?
A. Eggs with a calcareous shell
B. Scales on their hind limbs
C. Four-chambered heart
D. Two special chambers-crop and gizzard in their digestive tract
Answer : C
A. Eggs with a calcareous shell
B. Scales on their hind limbs
C. Four-chambered heart
D. Two special chambers-crop and gizzard in their digestive tract
Answer : C
9. Match the features given in column I with their examples given in column II and choose the correct match from the option given below.
A. A - e, B - b, C - d, D - c, E - a
B. A - c, B - a, C - d, D - b, E - e
C. A - b, B - a, C - c, D - e, E - d
D. A - c, B - b, C - d, D - a, E - e
Answer : B
| Column-I | Column-II |
|---|---|
| (Features) | (Examples) |
| A. Pseudocoelomates | a. Hydra, Adamsia |
| B. Diploblastic | b. Ctenoplana, Aurelia |
| C. Cellular level of | c. Ascaris, Wuchereria organization |
| D. Radial symmetry | d. Sycon, Spongilla |
| E. Metamerism | e. Pheretima, Neries |
A. A - e, B - b, C - d, D - c, E - a
B. A - c, B - a, C - d, D - b, E - e
C. A - b, B - a, C - c, D - e, E - d
D. A - c, B - b, C - d, D - a, E - e
Answer : B
10. In ctenophora, the body bears _______ external rows of ciliated comb plates, which help in locomotion.
A. five
B. six
C. seven
D. eight
Answer : D
A. five
B. six
C. seven
D. eight
Answer : D
11. The following statement are associated with the occurrence of notochord. Identify the incorrect statement.
A. It is present only in larval tail in ascidians.
B. It is replaced by a vertebral column in adult frog.
C. It is absent throughout the life in humans from the very beginning.
D. It is present throughout life in Amphioxus.
Answer : C
A. It is present only in larval tail in ascidians.
B. It is replaced by a vertebral column in adult frog.
C. It is absent throughout the life in humans from the very beginning.
D. It is present throughout life in Amphioxus.
Answer : C
12. Match the phylum given in column - I with their example given in column - II and choose the correct option.
A. A IV; B II; C I; D III
B. A II; B IV; C I; D III
C. A II; B IV; C III; D I
D. A II; B I; C IV; D III
Answer : B
| Column -I | Column- II |
|---|---|
| (Phylum) | (Examples) |
| A. Echinodermata | I. Ascidia, Doliolum |
| B. Hemichordata | II. Asterias, Ophiura |
| C. Urochordata | III. Branchiostoma |
| D. Cephalochordata | IV. Balanoglossus, Saccoglossus |
A. A IV; B II; C I; D III
B. A II; B IV; C I; D III
C. A II; B IV; C III; D I
D. A II; B I; C IV; D III
Answer : B
13. Which of the following is a poisonous snake?
A. Naja (Cobra)
B. Bangarus (Krait)
C. Viper (Viper)
D. All of these
Answer : D
A. Naja (Cobra)
B. Bangarus (Krait)
C. Viper (Viper)
D. All of these
Answer : D
14. Which of the following statements (i – v) are incorrect ?
A. (i) only
B. (iii) only
C. (i) and (iii)
D. (iii) and (iv)
Answer : A
- Circulatory system in arthropods is of closed type.
- Parapodia in annelids helps in swimming.
- Phylum mollusca is the second largest animal phylum.
- Aschelminthes are dioecious.
A. (i) only
B. (iii) only
C. (i) and (iii)
D. (iii) and (iv)
Answer : A
15. Match the organisms given in column-I with their common name given in column-II and choose the correct option.
A. A II; C III; D I; E IV
B. A II; C IV; D I; E III
C. A II; C I; D III; E IV
D. A II; C I; D III; E IV
Answer : C
| Column -I | Column -II |
|---|---|
| (Organisms) | (Comman name) |
| A. Pennatula | I. Sea-lily |
| B. Antedon | II. Sea- pen |
| C. Echinus | III. Sea-urchin |
| D. Cucumaria | IV. Sea - cucumber |
A. A II; C III; D I; E IV
B. A II; C IV; D I; E III
C. A II; C I; D III; E IV
D. A II; C I; D III; E IV
Answer : C
16. Identify the animals shown in the given figures A, B and C from options given below.
A. A - Octopus; B -Asterias, C- Ophiura
B. A - Asterias; B - Ophiura, C- Octopus
C. A - Echinus; B - Octopus C - Ophiura
D. A - Ophiura; B - Echinus, C- Octopus
Answer : A
A. A - Octopus; B -Asterias, C- Ophiura
B. A - Asterias; B - Ophiura, C- Octopus
C. A - Echinus; B - Octopus C - Ophiura
D. A - Ophiura; B - Echinus, C- Octopus
Answer : A
17. Meandrina (brain coral) belongs to phylum
A. porifera
B. coelenterata
C. ctenophora
D. platyhelminthes
Answer : B
A. porifera
B. coelenterata
C. ctenophora
D. platyhelminthes
Answer : B
18. Identify the figures and select the correct option
A. A - Pseudocoelomate; B - Coelomate, C-Acoelomate
B. A - Coelomate, B - Pseudocoelomate, C- Acoelomate
C. A - Coelomate; B- Acoelomate; C - Pseudocoelomate
D. A - Coelomate; B- Acoelomate; C-Eucoelomate
Answer : B
A. A - Pseudocoelomate; B - Coelomate, C-Acoelomate
B. A - Coelomate, B - Pseudocoelomate, C- Acoelomate
C. A - Coelomate; B- Acoelomate; C - Pseudocoelomate
D. A - Coelomate; B- Acoelomate; C-Eucoelomate
Answer : B
19. In amphibians, heart is ________ chambered.
A. two
B. three
C. four
D. none of these
Answer : B
A. two
B. three
C. four
D. none of these
Answer : B
20. Refer the following animals and identify those which have a fluid filled body cavity with a complete lining derived from mesoderm.
(i) Sycon (ii) Butterfly
(iii) Nereis (iv) Sea fan
(v) Scorpion (vi) Pila
A. (i) and (iii) only
B. (ii) and (iv) only
C. (ii), (iii), (v) and (vi) only
D. All of these
Answer : C
(i) Sycon (ii) Butterfly
(iii) Nereis (iv) Sea fan
(v) Scorpion (vi) Pila
A. (i) and (iii) only
B. (ii) and (iv) only
C. (ii), (iii), (v) and (vi) only
D. All of these
Answer : C
21. Match the phylum given in column - I with the special features present in them given in column - II and choose the correct option.
A. A III; B IV; C V; D II; E I
B. A IV; B III; C V; D II; E I
C. A III; B IV; C II; D V; E I
D. A III; B V; C IV; D II; E I
Answer : A
| Column -I | Column- II |
|---|---|
| (Phylum) | (Special features present) |
| A. Porifera | I. Mammary glands |
| B. Mollusca | II. Cloaca |
| C. Ctenophora | III. Choanocytes |
| D. Amphibia | IV. Radula |
| E. Mammalia | V. Comb plates |
A. A III; B IV; C V; D II; E I
B. A IV; B III; C V; D II; E I
C. A III; B IV; C II; D V; E I
D. A III; B V; C IV; D II; E I
Answer : A
22. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct regarding phylum mollusca?
A. They are bilaterally symmetrical, triploblastic and coelomate animals.
B. Body is covered by a calcareous shell and is unsegmented with a distinct head, muscular foot and visceral hump.
C. The mouth contains a file-like rasping organ for feeding, called radula.
D. All of the above
Answer : D
A. They are bilaterally symmetrical, triploblastic and coelomate animals.
B. Body is covered by a calcareous shell and is unsegmented with a distinct head, muscular foot and visceral hump.
C. The mouth contains a file-like rasping organ for feeding, called radula.
D. All of the above
Answer : D
23. Match the types of animals given in column I with their examples given in column II and choose the correct option.
A. A II; B V; C IV; D I; E III
B. A V; B II; C IV; D I; E III
C. A V; B II; C I; D IV; E III
D. A V; B IV; C II; D I; E III
Answer : B
| Column -I | Column -II |
|---|---|
| (Types of animals) | (Examples) |
| A. Limbless reptiles | I. Elephant |
| B. Jawless vertebrates | II. Lamprey |
| C. Flightless bird | III. Ichthyophis |
| D. Largest | IV. Ostrich terrestrial animal |
| E. Limbless amphibia | V. Cobra |
A. A II; B V; C IV; D I; E III
B. A V; B II; C IV; D I; E III
C. A V; B II; C I; D IV; E III
D. A V; B IV; C II; D I; E III
Answer : B
24. A student brought home a strange animal which he found outside under a rock. It had moist skin, a complete digestive tract, a ventral nerve cord, and had gone through torsion. Identify the phylum of the animal.
A. Porifera
B. Annelida
C. Mollusca
D. Echinodermata
Answer : B
A. Porifera
B. Annelida
C. Mollusca
D. Echinodermata
Answer : B
25. Which of the following characteristics is correct for reptilia?
A. Body covered with dry and cornified skin, scales over the body are epidermal, they do not have external ears.
B. Body is covered with moist skin and is devoid of scales, the ear is represented by a tympanum, alimentary canal, urinary and reproductive tracts open into a common cloaca.
C. Fresh water animals with bony endoskeleton and airbladder regulate buoyancy.
D. Marine animals with cartilaginous endoskeleton and body is covered with placoid scales.
Answer : A
A. Body covered with dry and cornified skin, scales over the body are epidermal, they do not have external ears.
B. Body is covered with moist skin and is devoid of scales, the ear is represented by a tympanum, alimentary canal, urinary and reproductive tracts open into a common cloaca.
C. Fresh water animals with bony endoskeleton and airbladder regulate buoyancy.
D. Marine animals with cartilaginous endoskeleton and body is covered with placoid scales.
Answer : A
26. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct regarding phylum coelenterata?
(i) They are aquatic, mostly marine, sessile or freeswimming, radially symmetrical animals.
(ii) They have a central gastro-vascular cavity with a single opening called hypostome.
(iii) Digestion is extracellular and intracellular.
(iv) Examples are Sycon, Spongilla and Euspongia.
A. (i) and (ii)
B. (i) and (iv)
C. (i), (ii) and (iii)
D. All of these
Answer : C
(i) They are aquatic, mostly marine, sessile or freeswimming, radially symmetrical animals.
(ii) They have a central gastro-vascular cavity with a single opening called hypostome.
(iii) Digestion is extracellular and intracellular.
(iv) Examples are Sycon, Spongilla and Euspongia.
A. (i) and (ii)
B. (i) and (iv)
C. (i), (ii) and (iii)
D. All of these
Answer : C
27. Which of the following statements (i - v) are correct ?
(i) The pelvic fins of female sharks bear claspers.
(ii) In Obelia, polyps produce medusae sexually and medusae form the polyps asexually.
(iii) Flame cells in platyhelminthes help in osmoregulation and excretion.
(iv) In non-chordates, central nervous system is ventral, solid and double.
(v) Pinnae are present in mammals.
A. (ii), (iv) and (v)
B. (i), (iii) and (v)
C. (iii), (iv) and (v)
D. (i), (ii) and (iii)
Answer : C
(i) The pelvic fins of female sharks bear claspers.
(ii) In Obelia, polyps produce medusae sexually and medusae form the polyps asexually.
(iii) Flame cells in platyhelminthes help in osmoregulation and excretion.
(iv) In non-chordates, central nervous system is ventral, solid and double.
(v) Pinnae are present in mammals.
A. (ii), (iv) and (v)
B. (i), (iii) and (v)
C. (iii), (iv) and (v)
D. (i), (ii) and (iii)
Answer : C
28. Which of the following statement is incorrect?
A. Platyhelminthes has incomplete digestive system.
B. In coelenterates, the arrangement of cells is more complex.
C. Nereis is monoecious but earthworms and leeches are dioecious.
D. Simple and compound eyes are present in the animals of those phylum whose over two-thirds of all named species on earth are arthropods.
Answer : C
A. Platyhelminthes has incomplete digestive system.
B. In coelenterates, the arrangement of cells is more complex.
C. Nereis is monoecious but earthworms and leeches are dioecious.
D. Simple and compound eyes are present in the animals of those phylum whose over two-thirds of all named species on earth are arthropods.
Answer : C
A. notochord is absent.
B. pharyngeal gill-slits are lacking.
C. dorsal nerve cord is absent.
D. heart is lacking.
Answer : A
30. Which of the following is not the common fundamental feature for animal classification?
A. Germinal layers.
B. Pathway of water transport.
C. Pattern of organization of cells.
D. Serial repetition of the segments.
Answer : B
A. Germinal layers.
B. Pathway of water transport.
C. Pattern of organization of cells.
D. Serial repetition of the segments.
Answer : B
31. Identify the figure with its correct name and phylum.
A. Cucumaria – Echinodermata
B. Ascidia – Urochordata
C. Balanoglossus – Hemichordata
D. Hirudinaria – Annelida
Answer : C
A. Cucumaria – Echinodermata
B. Ascidia – Urochordata
C. Balanoglossus – Hemichordata
D. Hirudinaria – Annelida
Answer : C
32. Identify the correct characteristic feature shown by the given figure?
A. Diploblastic in nature.
B. Having radial symmetrical body.
C. Dioecious with direct development.
D. Presence of sensory tentacles on anterior head region.
Answer : D
A. Diploblastic in nature.
B. Having radial symmetrical body.
C. Dioecious with direct development.
D. Presence of sensory tentacles on anterior head region.
Answer : D
33. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
(i) Animals in which the cells are arranged in two embryonic layers, an external ectoderm and an internal endoderm, are called diploblastic animals.
(ii) Notochord is an ectodermally derived rod like structure formed on the ventral side during embryonic development in some animals.
(iii) In some animals, the body cavity is not lined by mesoderm, instead, the mesoderm is present as scattered pouches in between the ectoderm and endoderm and such a body cavity is called pseudocoelom.
A. Only (i)
B. Both (i) and (ii)
C. Both (i) and (iii)
D. All of these
Answer : C
(i) Animals in which the cells are arranged in two embryonic layers, an external ectoderm and an internal endoderm, are called diploblastic animals.
(ii) Notochord is an ectodermally derived rod like structure formed on the ventral side during embryonic development in some animals.
(iii) In some animals, the body cavity is not lined by mesoderm, instead, the mesoderm is present as scattered pouches in between the ectoderm and endoderm and such a body cavity is called pseudocoelom.
A. Only (i)
B. Both (i) and (ii)
C. Both (i) and (iii)
D. All of these
Answer : C
34. Which of the following group of animals belongs to the same phylum?
A. Earthworm, pinworm, tapeworm
B. Prawn, scorpion, Locusta
C. Sponge, Sea anemone, starfish
D. Malarial parasite, Amoeba, mosquito
Answer : B
A. Earthworm, pinworm, tapeworm
B. Prawn, scorpion, Locusta
C. Sponge, Sea anemone, starfish
D. Malarial parasite, Amoeba, mosquito
Answer : B
35. Which of the following possesses electric organs and belongs to class chondrichthyes?
A. Torpedo
B. Petromyzon
C. Trygon
D. Exocoetus
Answer : A
A. Torpedo
B. Petromyzon
C. Trygon
D. Exocoetus
Answer : A
36. Column-I contains organisms and column-II contains their exeretory structures. Choose the correct match form the options given below.
A. A I; B III; C II; D IV; E V
B. A III; B I; C II; D V; E IV
C. A II; B I; C III; D V; E IV
D. A II; B III; C I; D V; E IV
Answer : D
| Column- I | Column -II |
|---|---|
| (Organism) | (Excretory structures) |
| A. Cockroach | I. Nephridia |
| B. Cat fish | II. Malpighian tubules |
| C. Earthworm | III. Kidneys |
| D. Balanoglossus | IV. Flame cells |
| E. Flatworm | V. Proboscis gland |
A. A I; B III; C II; D IV; E V
B. A III; B I; C II; D V; E IV
C. A II; B I; C III; D V; E IV
D. A II; B III; C I; D V; E IV
Answer : D
37. Tracheae of cockroach and mammal are similar in having
A. paired nature.
B. non-collapsible walls.
C. ciliated inner lining.
D. origin from head.
Answer : B
A. paired nature.
B. non-collapsible walls.
C. ciliated inner lining.
D. origin from head.
Answer : B
38. Identify the correct characteristics of porifera.
A. (ii), (v) only
B. (i), (ii), (vi) only
C. (i), (ii), (iii), (iv) only
D. All of these.
Answer : A
- Commonly known as sea walnuts.
- Presence of ostia and collar cells.
- Exhibit tissue level of characteristics.
- It is the largest phylum of animal kingdom.
- The body is supported by spicules and sponging fibers.
- Contains cnidocytes which is used for defense, anchorage and capturing of prey.
A. (ii), (v) only
B. (i), (ii), (vi) only
C. (i), (ii), (iii), (iv) only
D. All of these.
Answer : A
39. Which of the following is not a characteristic feature of kingdom animalia ?
A. Storage of carbohydrates as starch.
B. Multicellularity.
C. Obtaining nutrients by ingestion.
D. Having eukaryotic cells without walls.
Answer : A
A. Storage of carbohydrates as starch.
B. Multicellularity.
C. Obtaining nutrients by ingestion.
D. Having eukaryotic cells without walls.
Answer : A
40. In amphibians, respiration occurs through
A. gills
B. lungs
C. skin
D. all of these
Answer : D
A. gills
B. lungs
C. skin
D. all of these
Answer : D
41. Which of the following traits is not shared by both sea anemones and jellyfish ?
A. A medusa as the dominant stage in the life cycle.
B. Possession of a gastro vascular cavity.
C. Sexual reproduction.
D. Nematocysts present on the tentacles.
Answer : A
A. A medusa as the dominant stage in the life cycle.
B. Possession of a gastro vascular cavity.
C. Sexual reproduction.
D. Nematocysts present on the tentacles.
Answer : A
42. Which of the following statements is without exception in sponges ?
A. They all have calcareous spicules.
B. They have high regenerative power.
C. They are found only in marine water.
D. They are all radially symmetrical.
Answer : B
A. They all have calcareous spicules.
B. They have high regenerative power.
C. They are found only in marine water.
D. They are all radially symmetrical.
Answer : B
43. The given figures (A & B) shows the germinal layer. The animals having structures shown in the figures are respectively called
A. diploblastic, triploblastic
B. triploblastic, diploblastic
C. diploblastic, diploblastic
D. triploblastic, triploblastic
Answer : A
A. diploblastic, triploblastic
B. triploblastic, diploblastic
C. diploblastic, diploblastic
D. triploblastic, triploblastic
Answer : A
44. Which of the following feature is not correct regarding the figure given below?
A. It is an aquatic form.
B. Circulatory system is of open type.
C. It possesses parapodia for swimming.
D. Neural system consists of paired ganglia connected by lateral nerves to a double ventral nerve cord.
Answer : B
A. It is an aquatic form.
B. Circulatory system is of open type.
C. It possesses parapodia for swimming.
D. Neural system consists of paired ganglia connected by lateral nerves to a double ventral nerve cord.
Answer : B
45. The organisms attached to the substratum generally possess
A. one single opening to the digestiv canal.
B. cilia on the surface to create water current.
C. radial symmetry.
D. asymmetrical body.
Answer : C
A. one single opening to the digestiv canal.
B. cilia on the surface to create water current.
C. radial symmetry.
D. asymmetrical body.
Answer : C
46. Match the terms/feature given in column I with their examples given in column II and select the correct match from the option given below.
A. A - i, B - ii, C - iii, D - iv, E - v
B. A - iii, B - v, C - ii, D - iv, E - i
C. A - iii, B - i, C - v, D - ii, E - iv
D. A - v, B - iv, C - iii, D - i, E - ii
Answer : D
| Column-I | Column-II |
|---|---|
| (Term/Feature) | (Examples) |
| A. Gregarious pest | i. Hirudinaria |
| B. Vector | ii. Planaria |
| C. Oviparous with | iii. Sepia indirect development |
| D. Metameres | iv. Aedes |
| E. High regeneration | v. Locust capacity |
A. A - i, B - ii, C - iii, D - iv, E - v
B. A - iii, B - v, C - ii, D - iv, E - i
C. A - iii, B - i, C - v, D - ii, E - iv
D. A - v, B - iv, C - iii, D - i, E - ii
Answer : D
47. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct regarding phylum aschelminthes?
(i) The body is circular in cross-section hence the name roundworms.
(ii) Alimentary canal is complete with a well-developed muscular pharynx.
(iii) Sexes are separate (dioecious), i.e., males and females are distinct.
(iv) Nephridia help in osmoregulation and excretion.
A. (i) and (ii)
B. (iii) and (iv)
C. (i), (ii) and (iii)
D. All of these
Answer : C
(i) The body is circular in cross-section hence the name roundworms.
(ii) Alimentary canal is complete with a well-developed muscular pharynx.
(iii) Sexes are separate (dioecious), i.e., males and females are distinct.
(iv) Nephridia help in osmoregulation and excretion.
A. (i) and (ii)
B. (iii) and (iv)
C. (i), (ii) and (iii)
D. All of these
Answer : C
48. The figure given below is the characteristic structure of the phylum in which animals are aquatic, free swimming or sessile, mostly marine, radially symmetrical. Identify the phylum and correct function of the structure.
A. Ctenophora; Emission of light.
B. Porifera; Feeding, respiration and excretion.
C. Cnidarian; Anchorage, Defense and food capturing
D. Mollusca; Locomotion, transport of food and respiration.
Answer : C
A. Ctenophora; Emission of light.
B. Porifera; Feeding, respiration and excretion.
C. Cnidarian; Anchorage, Defense and food capturing
D. Mollusca; Locomotion, transport of food and respiration.
Answer : C
49. Refer the given figures A, B, C and D and identify the option which shows their correct name.
A. A - Pleurobrachia, B - Cnidoblast, C - Aurelia, D - Adamsia
B. A - Aurelia, B - Adamsia, C - Cnidoblast, D - Pleurobrachia
C. A - Cnidoblast, B - Pleurobrachia, C - Adamsia, D - Aurelia
D. A - Adamsia, B - Aurelia, C - Pleurobrachia, D - Cnidoblast
Answer : B
A. A - Pleurobrachia, B - Cnidoblast, C - Aurelia, D - Adamsia
B. A - Aurelia, B - Adamsia, C - Cnidoblast, D - Pleurobrachia
C. A - Cnidoblast, B - Pleurobrachia, C - Adamsia, D - Aurelia
D. A - Adamsia, B - Aurelia, C - Pleurobrachia, D - Cnidoblast
Answer : B
50. Which of the following phylum is being described by the given statements?
(i) They are bilaterally symmetrical,triploblastic, segmented and coelomate animals.
(ii) The body consists of head, thorax, abdomen and have jointed appendages.
(iii) Circulatory system is of open type.
(iv) Excretion takes place through malphigian tubules.
A. Arthropoda
B. Annelida
C. Mollusca
D. Echinodermata
Answer : A
(i) They are bilaterally symmetrical,triploblastic, segmented and coelomate animals.
(ii) The body consists of head, thorax, abdomen and have jointed appendages.
(iii) Circulatory system is of open type.
(iv) Excretion takes place through malphigian tubules.
A. Arthropoda
B. Annelida
C. Mollusca
D. Echinodermata
Answer : A
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