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| 501. |
Which of the of following animal can successfully reproduce without utilizing the process of mitosis?A. AmoebaB. HydraC. TapewormD. Sycon |
| Answer» Correct Answer - d | |
| 502. |
Which of the following character is exclusive to mammals ?A. presence of a four chambered heartB. homeothermic conditionC. respiration by lungsD. presence of a diaphragm |
| Answer» Correct Answer - d | |
| 503. |
Which one of the following animals is correctly matched with its one characteristic and the taxon?A. Animal Characteristic Taxon millipede ventral nerve cord arachnidaB. Animal Characteristic Taxon duckbill platypus oviparous mammaliaC. Animal Characteristic Taxon silverfish pectoral and pelvic chordataD. Animal Characteristic Taxon sea anemone triploblastic cnidaria |
| Answer» Correct Answer - b | |
| 504. |
Nematoblast of Hydra areA. SensoryB. ComplicatedC. With nemetocyst apparatusD. All of the above |
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Answer» Correct Answer - A (a) Nematoblast (cnidoblast) are sensory in nature and acts as a organ for offense and defence. |
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| 505. |
One of the special characters of coelenterata only is the occurrence ofA. HermaphroditismB. Flame cellsC. PolymorphismD. Nematocysts |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D (d) special type of cells called nematocytes are present in only coelenterata these cells are used for food catching, defensive and offensive puposes. |
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| 506. |
Cite one characteristic of Urochordata. |
| Answer» Notochord confined to tail only. | |
| 507. |
Give one example of Cephalochordata. |
| Answer» Branchiostoma (Amphioxus). | |
| 508. |
To which phylum does Balanoglossus belongs? |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Hemichordata. | |
| 509. |
Name a vertebrate that lacks jaws. |
| Answer» Petromyzon(sea lamprey). | |
| 510. |
What is left, when bathsponges dries upA. SpiculesB. HoldfastC. TentaclesD. Spongin fibres |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D (d) When bathsponges are dried all its cells are destroyed except spongin fibre. |
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| 511. |
What is left, when bathsponges dries upA. SpiculesB. HoldfastC. Spongin fibresD. Tentacles |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 512. |
Assertion : Moulting or ecdysis occurs only in invertebrates. Reason : In birds, moulting ususally taken an average time of six weeks.A. If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertionB. If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertionC. If the assertion is true but the reason is falseD. IF the assertion is false but reason is true |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D Moulting or ecdysis occurs not only in invertebrates, but in birds also. In birds, shedding and replacement of feathers is moulting or ecdysis which takes place gradually, moulting usually takes an average time of six weeks. At the base of each feather follicle, a dermal papilla persists form which new feathers will form. Thus there is a continuous replacement of feather throughout life. The replacement of feathers is seasonal in some birds such as pigeon it is gradual throughout the year. |
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| 513. |
Two figures are given below. Select the correct statement . A. Both figures represent the outline of body form of porifera.B. Figure (a) indicates Adamsia and (b) indicates AureliaC. Figure (a) represent polyp and (b) represent medusa.D. Both (b) and ( c) are correct. |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 514. |
Match the column. A. A-iii,B-ii,C-i,D-ivB. A-ii,B-iii,C-i,D-ivC. A-iv,B-i,C-ii,D-iiiD. A-iii,B-i,C-ii,D-iv |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 515. |
Which one of the following structures in Pheretima is correctly matched with its function ?A. clitellum -secretes cocoonB. gizzar- absorbs digested foodC. setae- defence against predatorsD. typhlosole - storage of extra nutrients |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 516. |
Which one of the following structures in Pheretima is correctly matched with its functionA. Setae- defence against predatorsB. Typhlosole-storage of extra nutrientsC. Clitellum- secretes cocoonD. Gizzard-absorbs digested food |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 517. |
Which of the following animals does not undergo metamorphosisA. EarthwormB. TunicateC. MothD. Starfish |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 518. |
Which one of these animals is not a homeotherm ?A. MacropusB. CheloneC. CamelusD. Psittacula |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 519. |
In case ofporiferans, the spongocoel in lined with flagellated cells calledA. osculaB. choanocytesC. mesenchymal cellsD. ostia |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 520. |
Which of the following animals does not undergo metamorphosis ?A. EarthwormB. TunicateC. MothD. Starfish |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 521. |
Excretion by protonephridia with solenocyte is a characteristic ofA. BranchiostomaB. AmphioxusC. LanceletD. All of these |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 522. |
[A] : Annelids , Arthropods and mollusks are protostomial coelomates . [R] : They all show bilateral symmetry , tube with in tube body pland and three germ layer derivations.A. If both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of AB. If both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of AC. If A is true and R is falseD. If both A and R are false |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 523. |
Match of column A with column B and choose the correct option. `{:("Column A","Column B"),(A."Porifere",i."Canal system"),(B."Aschelminthes",ii."Water-vascular system"),(C."Annelida",iii."Muscular pharynx"),(D."Arthropoda",iv."Jointed appendages"),(E."Echinodermata",v."Metameres"):}`A. A-ii, B-iii, C-v, D-iv, E-iB. A-ii, B-v, C-iii, D-iv, E-iC. A-i, B-iii, C-v, D-iv, E-iiD. A-i, B-v, C-iii, D-iv, E-ii |
| Answer» Correct Answer - c | |
| 524. |
In curstaceans, respiration takes place byA. GillsB. Book lungsC. CtendiaD. Trachea |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 525. |
Organ of mastication in cockroach isA. LabrumB. LabiumC. MandiblesD. Maxilla |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 526. |
To which of the following phylum class Trematoda belongsA. PlatyhelminthesB. ArthropodaC. MolluscaD. Annelida |
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Answer» Correct Answer - A (a) On the basis of body shape and habitat, platyhelminthes are classified into three classes. Turbellaria Trematoda and cestoda. |
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| 527. |
Ommatidia serve the purpose of photoreceptioin inA. SunflowerB. CockroachC. FrogD. Humans |
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Answer» Correct Answer - B (a) The syrinx or sound producing organ lies at or near the junction of trachea and bronchi |
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| 528. |
Flatworms areA. AcoelomatesB. PseudocoelomatesC. HaemocoelomatesD. Coelomates |
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Answer» Correct Answer - A (a) Among invertebrates upto platyhelminthes (flatworm) they have no coelom and are called acoelomate animals. |
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| 529. |
Mouth part of mosquito isA. Sucking and piercing typeB. Sponging typeC. Bitting and chewing typeD. None of these |
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Answer» Correct Answer - A (a) Huxley has called birds to be glorified reptiles. |
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| 530. |
Hookworm is the common name ofA. WuchereriaB. AncylostomaC. TaeniaD. Fasciola |
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Answer» Correct Answer - B Ancylostoma |
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| 531. |
Which specialised cells are present for excretion in they phylum platyhelminthes?A. Collar cellsB. CnidoblastsC. Flame cellsD. Nematocytes |
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Answer» Correct Answer - C Flame cells |
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| 532. |
All of the following are monoecious, exceptA. FasciolaB. SpongillaC. AscarisD. Ctenoplana |
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Answer» Correct Answer - C Ascaris |
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| 533. |
High regeneration capacity is possessed byA. AureliaB. PheretimaC. BombyxD. Planaria |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D Planaria |
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| 534. |
The aschelminthes- are commonly called roundworms becauseA. they have a round bodyB. their body is circular in cross-sectionC. They have bilaterally-symmetric bodyD. Their body have a round visceral hump |
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Answer» Correct Answer - B their body is circular in cross-section |
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| 535. |
Where is Nereis found ? Give its classification. |
| Answer» Nereis inhabits the sea shore between tide marks all over the world. For classication refer to article | |
| 536. |
Give a one-word scientific term for the following `:` (a) Construction of an animal such as earthworm by repeated segments (b) Blood-filled cavity in arthropods (c ) Excretory organs of an annelid (d ) Free-floating form of cnideria. (e ) Stinging cells of jellyfishes (f) Individual animals bearingorgans of both sexes (g ) A collection of nerve cells bodies (h ) Mollusks with two valved shells |
| Answer» (a) Segmented worms (b) Haemocoel (c ) Nephridia (d) Medusa (e ) Cnidoblasts (f ) Hermaphrodite (g ) Ganglia ( h ) Pelecypoda | |
| 537. |
Notochord in earthworm is____and nerve cord is____.A. Dorsal, ventralB. Absent, ventralC. ventral, absentD. absent, dorsal |
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Answer» Correct Answer - B Absent, ventral |
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| 538. |
Which of the following arthropods are harmful? (a) Culex (b) apis (c) Bombyx (d) LocustaA. a and bB. b and cC. b and dD. a and d |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D a and d |
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| 539. |
All of the following are sensory structure of arthropods, exceptA. OcelliB. StatocystsC. AntennaeD. Malpighian tubules |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D Malpighian tubules |
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| 540. |
The statement which does not stand true for arthropods isA. They have an open ciculatory systemB. Their body is divided into head, thorax and abdomenC. They are segmented and coelomate animalsD. Fertilisation is usually external in them |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D Fertilisation is usually external in them |
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| 541. |
Bombyx is commonly known asA. Honey beeB. silkwormC. kingcrabD. lac insect |
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Answer» Correct Answer - B silkworm |
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| 542. |
The tracheal system helps in theA. digestionB. excretionC. respirationD. reproduction |
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Answer» Correct Answer - C respiration |
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| 543. |
What exoskeletal structures are found in man ? |
| Answer» Nails and hair. | |
| 544. |
Name three types of body cavity found in animals. |
| Answer» True coelom, pseudocoel, and haemocoel. | |
| 545. |
Who is father of zoology?A. AristotleB. TheophrastusC. Lazzaro SpallanzaniD. Carolus Linnaeus |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 546. |
What is the name of the book written by AristotleA. Historia AnimaliumB. Histroire NaturelleC. Systema NaturaeD. Philosophite Zoologique |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 547. |
Chordates have single or paired gill slits |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Paired | |
| 548. |
Movement of coelomic fluid helps in locomotion ofA. HydraB. FrogC. StarfishD. Earthworm |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D In earthworm coelomic fluid works as a hydraulic skeleton aids in locomotion |
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| 549. |
Salmon belongs to the group ofA. Bony fishesB. Cartilaginous fishesC. Cod fishesD. Trout fishes |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D F. hepatica undergoes both aerobic and anaerobic respiration depending on the availability of oxygen. Oxygen content in bile being extremely low, respiration in F. hepatica is anaerobic or anoxybiotic. This is an exothermic reaction involving release of energy (heat). If free oxygen is available, aerobic respiration takes place. |
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| 550. |
Salmon isA. Anadromous fishB. Catadromous fishC. MolluscaD. Insect |
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Answer» Correct Answer - A Sponges are the lowest multicellular animal but they have simple structures. Organs and tissues are absent. The constitution cells perform their functions more of less independently exhibiting division of labour performing specialized functions. Hence, they possess cellular level of organization. |
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