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201.

Match the following Columns . A. `{:(A,B,C,D),(2,3,1,4):}`B. `{:(A,B,C,D),(1,2,3,4):}`C. `{:(A,B,C,D),(4,3,2,1):}`D. `{:(A,B,C,D),(3,1,4,2):}`

Answer» Correct Answer - A
202.

Match the following Columns . A. `{:(A,B,C),(3,1,2):}`B. `{:(A,B,C),(3,1,4):}`C. `{:(A,B,C),(3,4,1):}`D. `{:(A,B,C),(3,2,4):}`

Answer» Correct Answer - A
203.

Match the following Columns . A. `{:(A,B,C,D),(1,4,3,2):}`B. `{:(A,B,C,D),(1,2,3,4):}`C. `{:(A,B,C,D),(4,1,2,3):}`D. None of the above

Answer» Correct Answer - B
204.

Match the following Columns . A. `{:(A,B,C,D,E),(3,4,1,2,5):}`B. `{:(A,B,C,D,E),(1,2,3,4,5):}`C. `{:(A,B,C,D,E),(5,4,3,2,1):}`D. `{:(A,B,C,D,E),(4,3,2,1,5):}`

Answer» Correct Answer - A
205.

Match the generic name listed under Column I with the common name given under Column II. Choose the answer which givesthe correct combination of the alphabets of the two Columns. A. `{:(A,B,C,D),(4,2,3,1):}`B. `{:(A,B,C,D),(2,3,4,1):}`C. `{:(A,B,C,D),(4,3,2,1):}`D. `{:(A,B,C,D),(3,2,4,1):}`

Answer» Correct Answer - C
206.

The reproductive organ of Ascaris compriseA. one pair of testes in male and one pair of ovaries in femaleB. a single testis in male and one pair of ovaries in femaleC. one pair of testes in male and a single ovary in femaleD. a single testis in male and a single ovary in female

Answer» Correct Answer - B
207.

The two longitudinal excretory canals in roundworm are connectedA. posteriorly by a transverse canalicular networkB. anteriorly by a transverse canalicular networkC. posteriorly by a longitudinal canalicular networkD. anteriorly by a medial transverse section

Answer» Correct Answer - B
208.

Observe the given digram of Pleurobra chia sp , and match P,Q,R,S,T (Column II) with with statement (Column I). A. `{:(A,B,C,D,E),(S,Q,P,T,R):}`B. `{:(A,B,C,D,E),(Q,T,P,R,S):}`C. `{:(A,B,C,D,E),(T,Q,S,P,R):}`D. `{:(A,B,C,D,E),(Q,R,P,T,S):}`

Answer» Correct Answer - D
209.

Match the following Columns . A. `{:(A,B,C,D),(4,1,2,3):}`B. `{:(A,B,C,D),(1,2,3,4):}`C. `{:(A,B,C,D),(3,4,1,2):}`D. `{:(A,B,C,D),(2,3,4,1):}`

Answer» Correct Answer - A
210.

Match the following Columns . A. `{:(A,B,C,D),(4,2,3,1):}`B. `{:(A,B,C,D),(2,3,4,1):}`C. `{:(A,B,C,D),(4,3,2,1):}`D. `{:(A,B,C,D),(3,2,4,1):}`

Answer» Correct Answer - B
211.

Match the following Columns . A. `{:(A,B,C,D),(4,2,3,1):}`B. `{:(A,B,C,D),(2,3,4,1):}`C. `{:(A,B,C,D),(3,2,4,1):}`D. `{:(A,B,C,D),(4,3,2,1):}`

Answer» Correct Answer - A
212.

Choanocytes form the lining of paragastral cavity inA. jellyfishB. spongesC. helminthesD. echinoderms

Answer» Correct Answer - C
Choancytes form the lining of paragastral cavity ini sponges By constant beating of flagella of choanocyte cells, a water current is produced, which has a fixed direction.
213.

Match the following Columns . A. `{:(A,B,C,D),(1,3,4,2):}`B. `{:(A,B,C,D),(2,3,1,4):}`C. `{:(A,B,C,D),(1,2,3,4):}`D. `{:(A,B,C,D),(4,3,2,1):}`

Answer» Correct Answer - B
214.

Assertion : Sponges do not show any animal nature. Reason : Sponges are sessile with no apparent way of capturing food or eliminating waterA. Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of AssertionB. Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of AssertionC. Assertion is true, but Reason is FalseD. Assertion is false, but Reason is true.

Answer» Correct Answer - D
Robert Grant was the first to recognise and prove the true animal nature of sponges.
The animal nature of sponges was well establised on the following facts
Their mode of nutrition is truly holozoic.
They are devoid of cell walls (characteristic feature of plants). Life cycle includes free swimming , cliated larval stages resembling those of other animals.
Sponges are sessile and digestion is very simple without any apparent way of capturing food or climinating wastes .
215.

Match the following Columns A. `{:(A,B,C,D),(4,3,1,2):}`B. `{:(A,B,C,D),(4,2,3,1):}`C. `{:(A,B,C,D),(5,1,2,4):}`D. `{:(A,B,C,D),(4,3,1,2):}`

Answer» Correct Answer - C
216.

Choanocytes are present inA. CoelenterataB. PoriferaC. EchinodermataD. Mollusca

Answer» Correct Answer - A
217.

Assertion Sponges are less specialised ones. Reason Sponges show least power of regeneration.A. Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of AssertionB. Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of AssertionC. Assertion is true, but Reason is FalseD. Assertion is false, but Reason is true.

Answer» Correct Answer - C
Sponges are less specialisd, because they have no tissue system, order system , etc. All animals particularly the less specialised ones can replace their lost or injured part. The process is known as regeneration. Calcium and magnesium ions are necessary for regeneration.
218.

Match the following Columns with reference to Taenia. A. `{:(A,B,C,D),(3,5,1,2):}`B. `{:(A,B,C,D),(3,5,2,4):}`C. `{:(A,B,C,D),(5,1,2,4):}`D. `{:(A,B,C,D),(4,3,1,2):}`

Answer» Correct Answer - C
219.

Regeneration in Hydra isA. epimorphosis by archaeocytesB. epimorphosis by interstitalC. epimorphosis by glandular cellsD. morphallaxis by interestitial cells

Answer» Correct Answer - D
220.

Hydra will regnerate from a fragment, if it containA. TentaclesB. epidermis and gastrodermisC. tentacles , epidermis and gastrodermisD. epidermis , hypodermis and gastrodermis

Answer» Correct Answer - B
221.

In the figure given below , a discharges enidoblast is shown, Identify which labelled part wil be I. Barb II. Shaft III. Nematocyst VI. Muscular fibrils V. Nucleus VI. Operculum Choose the correct answer.A. `{:(I,II,III,IV,V,VI),(C,B,A,E,F,D):}`B. `{:(I,II,III,IV,V,VI),(C,D,A,B,E,F):}`C. `{:(I,II,III,IV,V,VI),(B,E,A,F,D,C):}`D. `{:(I,II,III,IV,V,VI),(C,F,D,A,E,B):}`

Answer» Correct Answer - B
222.

Which is correct about nematocyst in HydeaA. It is reusedB. Ejection is conditioned reflexC. Ejection occurs in response to contact and pierces the preyD. Prevents coming in contact with other Hydra

Answer» Correct Answer - C
223.

Identify the most primitive order of placement mammals.A. ChiropteraB. EdentataC. InsectivoraD. Cetacae

Answer» Correct Answer - C
224.

Which of these is bioluminescent ?A. CuttlefishB. PhysaliaC. JellyfishD. All of these

Answer» Correct Answer - C
225.

Eutherian mammalas are chara terised byA. ovoviviparityB. hairy skinC. ture placentationD. glandular skin

Answer» Correct Answer - C
226.

Which of the following molluscs were formerly used as currency (money) since ancient time ?A. PilaB. TurbinellaC. OctopusD. Cypraea

Answer» Correct Answer - D
227.

See the following figure and choose the correct option with their respective orders. A. `{:(A,B,C),("Marsuphialia","Monotremata","Cretacea"):}`B. `{:(A,B,C),("Monotremata","Cetacea","Marsupialia"):}`C. `{:(A,B,C),("Monotremata","Marsupialia","Cretecea"):}`D. `{:(A,B,C),("Marsupialia","Cetacea","Monotremata"):}`

Answer» Correct Answer - B
228.

Which of the following acts as a vector for disease ?A. AnnophelesB. CulexC. AedesD. All of these

Answer» Correct Answer - D
229.

Phlebotomus is responsible for spreadingA. dumdum feverB. oriental soresC. kala-azarD. All of these

Answer» Correct Answer - D
230.

The scientic study of Mollusca is calledA. ConchologyB. MoluscologyC. Sheel BiologyD. Malacology

Answer» Correct Answer - D
231.

Mostly molluscs areA. bilaterally symmetricalB. radial symmetricalC. asymmetricalD. None of these

Answer» Correct Answer - A
232.

……..secretes shell of Mollusca .A. GillsB. FootC. Mantle wallD. Tentacles

Answer» Correct Answer - C
233.

Hatchet-shaped foot , extending between the mantle lobes , are present inA. PelecypodaB. ScaphopodaC. GastropodaD. Amphineura

Answer» Correct Answer - A
234.

Many molluscs have a water-testing organ present in the mantle cavity , this is calledA. statocystB. osphradiumC. tentaculocystD. amphid

Answer» Correct Answer - B
235.

Which of the following is a distinctive character of class-Bivalvia of Mollusca ?A. Rudimentary headB. Absence of gillsC. Tentacles around the mouthD. Presence of coiled shell

Answer» Correct Answer - A
236.

The characteristic larva formed in case of indirect development in molluscs is calledA. GlochidiumB. trochophoreC. veligerD. All of these

Answer» Correct Answer - D
237.

Which one of the following is unique to Mollusca ?A. Nacre and radulaB. OmmatophoresC. Mantle and unsegmented soft bodyD. All of the above

Answer» Correct Answer - D
238.

The incorrect match among the following isA. Glochidium - point of an arrowB. Chiton - coat of mail shellC. Cryptochiton - spiral shellD. Dentalium - curved tubular shell

Answer» Correct Answer - C
239.

The most remarkable characteristic of Neopilina isA. presence of shellB. presence of gillC. metameric segmentationD. nephridia

Answer» Correct Answer - C
240.

Under which of the following groups is Neopilina included ?A. AmphineuraB. MonoplacophoraC. PolyplacophoraD. Scaphopoda

Answer» Correct Answer - B
241.

In the members of phylum- Mollusca , the anterior head region hasA. sensory tentaclesB. sharp hookC. sticky discD. radula

Answer» Correct Answer - A
242.

Leeches areA. phytophagous animalsB. blood sucking animalsC. insectivorous animalsD. soil-eating animals

Answer» Correct Answer - B
243.

The number of segments in Hirudinaria isA. 109B. 33C. 26D. numerous

Answer» Correct Answer - B
244.

Clitellium of leech isA. permanentB. absentC. temporaryD. numerous

Answer» Correct Answer - C
245.

Which of the following anticoagulants does Leech secrete ?A. HirudinB. HeparinC. SerotoninD. Histamine

Answer» Correct Answer - A
246.

Which one of the following genus of insects prefers to breed in clean water and their larvae lie parallel to the surface of water ?A. AnophelesB. CulexC. PhlebotomusD. Aedes

Answer» Correct Answer - A
247.

Match the following Columns . A. `{:("A","B","C","D"), (1,2,3,4):}`B. `{:("A","B","C","D"), (1,4,2,3):}`C. `{:("A","B","C","D"), (2,3,4,1):}`D. `{:("A","B","C","D"), (1,3,4,2):}`

Answer» Correct Answer - B
248.

Velum is present inA. PheretimaB. AscarisC. HirudinariaD. All of these

Answer» Correct Answer - C
249.

The first body segment of earthworm isA. peristomeB. peristomiumC. protostomiumD. protostome

Answer» Correct Answer - B
250.

Match the following Columns. A. `{:("A","B","C","D"), (1,3,2,4):}`B. `{:("A","B","C","D"), (4,2,3,1):}`C. `{:("A","B","C","D"), (3,4,1,2):}`D. `{:("A","B","C","D"), (2,1,3,4):}`

Answer» Correct Answer - B