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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.
Column-IColumn-II
(Term/Feature)(Examples)
A. Gregarious pesti. Hirudinaria
B. Vectorii. Planaria
C. Oviparous withiii. Sepia indirect development
D. Metameresiv. Aedes
E. High regenerationv. 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

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D. A - v, B - iv, C - iii, D - i, E - ii


A - e; B - d; C - c; D - a; E - b

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Which of the following is a living fossil?

A. Balanoglossus

B. Echinus

C. Ancylostoma

D. Limulus

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The given figures of animals (A & B) are distinguished on the basis of symmetry. Select the correct option which shows the type of symmetry and its description against the animals.
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A. A : Biradial, organisms is divided into unequal halves by any plane through the central axis.

B. B: Bilateral, body is divided into equivalent right and left halves by only one plane.

C. A: Asymmetrical, organisms is not divided into equal halves by any plane through the central axis.

D. B: Radial, in which any plane passing through the central axis of the body divides the organism into two identical halves.

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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

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Meandrina (brain coral) belongs to phylum

A. porifera

B. coelenterata

C. ctenophora

D. platyhelminthes

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Heart is three - chambered in reptiles, except

A. turtle

B. Chameleon

C. Naja (Cobra)

D. crocodile

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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

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Match the phylum given in column - I with the special features present in them given in column - II and choose the correct option.
Column -IColumn- II
(Phylum)(Special features present)
A. PoriferaI. Mammary glands
B. MolluscaII. Cloaca
C. CtenophoraIII. Choanocytes
D. AmphibiaIV. Radula
E. MammaliaV. 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

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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

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Match the features given in column I with their examples given in column II and choose the correct match from the option given below.
Column-IColumn-II
(Features)(Examples)
A. Pseudocoelomatesa. Hydra, Adamsia
B. Diploblasticb. Ctenoplana, Aurelia
C. Cellular level ofc. Ascaris, Wuchereria organization
D. Radial symmetryd. Sycon, Spongilla
E. Metamerisme. 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

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Refer the given figures A, B, C and D and identify the option which shows their correct name. 
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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

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__________ is responsible for maintaining the current of water in sponge.

A. Osculum

B. Porocytes

C. Spongocoel

D. Choanocytes

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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.

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Which of the following class is being correctly described by given statements (i - iv)?
(i) All living members of this class are ectoparasites on some fishes.
(ii) They have a sucking and circular mouth without jaws.
(iii) Circulation is of closed type.
(iv) They are marine but migrate for spawning to fresh water. After spawing, within a few days they die.

A. Cyclostomata

B. Chondrichthyes

C. Osteichthyes

D. Amphibia

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A common characteristic of all vertebrates without exception is

A. the division of body into head, neck, trunk and tail.

B. body covered with exoskeleton.

C. the possession of two pairs of functional appendages.

D. the presence of well- developed skull.

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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

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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.
Column-IColumn-II
(Term/Feature)(Examples)
A. Gregarious pesti. Hirudinaria
B. Vectorii. Planaria
C. Oviparous withiii. Sepia indirect development
D. Metameresiv. Aedes
E. High regenerationv. 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

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Which of the following statements (i – v) are incorrect ?

  1. Circulatory system in arthropods is of closed type.

  2. Parapodia in annelids helps in swimming.

  3. Phylum mollusca is the second largest animal phylum.

  4. Aschelminthes are dioecious.

A. (i) only

B. (iii) only

C. (i) and (iii)

D. (iii) and (iv)

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Which of the following animal's body is covered by calcareous shell and unsegmented with a distinct head, muscular foot, and visceral hump? 
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A. Click to check answer

B. Click to check answer

C. Click to check answer

D. Click to check answer

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Which of the following pairs of animals are similar to each other pertaining to the feature stated against them?

A. Pteropus and Ornithorhyncus - Viviparity

B. Garden lizard and crocodile - Three chambered heart

C. Ascaris and Ancylostoma - Metameric segmentation

D. Sea horse and flying fish - Cold blooded (poikilothermal)

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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

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Refer the following statement and answer the question. 'Name of X is derived from stinging capsules. It exhibits metagenesis containing two body forms in which sessile and cylindrical form is called Y and umbrella shaped and free swimming is called Z. Identify X, Y, and Z.

A. X - Coelenterate, Y - Polyp, Z - Medusa

B. X - Cnidarian, Y - Medusa, Z - Polyp

C. X - Ctenophora, Y - Radula, Z - Hypostome

D. X - Porifera, Y - Osculum, Z - Radula

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Match the types of animals given in column I with their examples given in column II and choose the correct option.
Column -IColumn -II
(Types of animals)(Examples)
A. Limbless reptilesI. Elephant
B. Jawless vertebratesII. Lamprey
C. Flightless birdIII. Ichthyophis
D. LargestIV. Ostrich terrestrial animal
E. Limbless amphibiaV. 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

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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

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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

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Identify the correct characteristic feature shown by the given figure? 
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A. Diploblastic in nature.

B. Having radial symmetrical body.

C. Dioecious with direct development.

D. Presence of sensory tentacles on anterior head region.

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Which one of the following groups of animals is correctly matched with its characteristic feature without even a single exception ?

A. Reptilia : possess 3 - chambered heart with one incompletely divided ventricle.

B. Chordata : Possess a mouth provided with an upper and lower jaw.

C. Chondrichthyes : Possess cartilaginous endoskeleton.

D. Mammalia : Give birth to young one.

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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

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Identify the animals shown in the given figures A, B and C from options given below. 
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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

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In phylum echinodermata, the adult echinoderms are ______A__________ but larvae are _______B______ .

A. A radially symmetrical; B bilaterally symmetrical

B. A bilaterally symmetrical; B radially symmetrical

C. A bilaterally symmetrical; B asymmetrical

D. A metamerically segmented; B asymmetrical

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Which of the following belong to phylum arthropoda?

A. Bombyx and Apis

B. Laccifer and Anopheles

C. Locusta and Limulus

D. All of the above