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Given below are two statements : Statement I : The class name Reptilia refers to creeping or crawling mode of locomotion. Statement II : All organisms belonging to Reptilia have th

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Select the incorrect statements from the following : A. Digestive system in Platyhelminthes is incomplete. B. Bilateral symmetry is a characteristic feature of adult Echinoderms. C

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Which of the following is not a characteristic of chordates ?

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Match List I with List II : List I List II A. Molluscs I. Pulmonary respiration only B. Reptiles II. Branchial respiration C. Adult amphibians III. Cellular respiration D. Amoeba I

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A group of researchers procured some fish-like animals and upon investigation the following characters were observed : A. Endoskeleton was made of cartilage. B. Ectoparasitic, as t

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Select the set of fishes which belong to the class Osteichthyes :

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The flightless bird with forelimbs modified as paddle-like structures suited for swimming is known as :

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Given below are two statements : Statement I : When any plane passing through the central axis of the body divides the organism into two identical halves, it is called radial symme

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While trying to find out the characteristic of a newly found animal, a researcher did the histology of adult animal and observed a cavity with presence of mesodermal tissue towards

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All living members of the class Cyclostomata are :

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Role of the water vascular system in Echinoderms is : A. Respiration and Locomotion B. Excretion and Locomotion C. Capture and transport of food D. Digestion and Respiration E. Dig

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Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A) : All vertebrates are chordates but all chordates are not ve

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Match List-I with List-II. array |l|l|l|l| & List-I & & List-II A. & Chondrichthyes & I. & Clarias B. & Cyclostomata & II. & Carcharodon C. & Osteichthyes & III. & Myxine D. & Amph

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Open Circulatory system is present in:

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Which of the following pairs is an incorrect match?

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Match List I with List II : array |l|l|l|l| & List I & & List II A. & Pleurobrachia & I. & Mollusca B. & Radula & II. & Ctenophora C. & Stomochord & III. & Osteichthyes D. & Air bl

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Match List I with List II : Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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Consider the following statements : A. Annelids are true coelomates B. Poriferans are pseudocoelomates C. Aschelminthes are acoelomates D. Platyhelminthes are pseudocoelomates Choo

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Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R. Assertion A: Members of subphylum vertebrata possess notochord during the embr

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The following are the statements about non-chordates: A. Pharynx is perforated by gill slits. B. Notochord is absent. C. Central nervous system is dorsal. D. Heart is dorsal if pre

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Match List-I with List-II. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Select the correct statements : (A) Platyhelminthes are triploblastic pseudocoelomate and bilaterally symmetrical organisms. (B) Ctenophores reproduce only sexually and fertilizati

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Radial symmetry is NOT found in adults of phylum ____

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Select the correct statement related to chordates. A. Presence of a mid-dorsal, solid and double nerve cord. B. Presence of closed circulatory system. C. Presence of paired pharyng

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The unique mammalian characteristics are:

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Match List-I with List-II : Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Select the Incorrect statements with respect to Cyclostomes: (a) They lack scales and paired fins. (b) They have circular mouth with Jaws. (c) They bear 6-15 pairs of gills. (d) Th

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Exoskeleton of arthropods is composed of:

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Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion and the other is labelled as Reason. Assertion: All vertebrates are chordates, but all chordates are not vertebrates. R

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In which of the following animals, digestive tract has additional chambers like crop and gizzard?

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Which one of the following organisms bears hollow and pneumatic long bones?

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Read the following statements. (a) Metagenesis is observed in Helminths. (b) Echinoderms are triploblastic and coelomate animals. (c) Round worms have organ-system level of body or

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Match List - I with List - II . List - I List - II (a) Metamerism (i) Coelenterata (b) Canal system (ii) Ctenophora (c) Comb plates (iii) Annelida (d) Cnidoblasts (iv) Porifera

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Match List - I with List - II . List - I List - II (a) Physalia (i) Pearl oyster (b) Limulus (ii) Portuguese Man of War (c) Ancylostoma (iii) Living fossil (d) Pinctada (iv) Hookwo

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Which of the following options does correctly represent the characteristic features of phylum Annelida?

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Match the following group of organisms with their respective distinctive characteristics and select the correct option: Organisms Characteristics (a) Platyhelminthes (i) Cylindrica

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Match the following columns and select the correct option:- Column-I Column-II (a) Aptenodytes (i) Flying fox (b) Pteropus (ii) Angel fish (c) Pterophyllum (iii) Lamprey (d) Petrom

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All vertebrates are chordates but all chordates are not vertebrates, why?

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Bilaterally symmetrical and acoelomate animals are exemplified by

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Match the following columns and select the correct option. Column-I Column-II (a) Gregarious, polyphagous pest (i) Asterias (b) Adult with radial symmetry and larva with bilateral

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Which of the following has notochord throughout life?

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Which of the following statements are true for the phylum-Chordata? (a) In Urochordata, notochord extends from head to tail, and it is present throughout their life. (b) In Vertebr

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Assertion : Anopheles, Limulus, prawn and scorpion are arthropods. Reason : All have jointed appendages and chitinous exoskeleton.

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Which of the following options have features corresponding to the given animals? Holothuria, Asterias, Antedon, Echinus

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Choose the correct option.

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Most advanced invertebrates are

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Radula is a part of which animal.

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Flame cells are present in

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Match the following genera with their respective phylum Select the correct option from the following

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Which of the following animals are true coelomates with bilateral symmetry?

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Consider following features: Organ system level of organisation Bilateral symmetry True coelomates with segmentation of body. Select the correct option of animal group which posses

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Match the following organisms with their respective characteristics: Column – I Column – II ( a ) Pila ( i ) Flame cells ( b ) Bombyx ( i i ) Comb plates ( c ) Pleurobr

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In which of the following options, all belong to the same group?

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The amphids are cuticular elevations on the ventrolateral lips of Ascaris. These are

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Which of the following belongs to Class Osteichthyes?

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Which of the following is correct?

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What is the symmetry of medusa?

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Identify the vertebrate group of animals characterized by crop and gizzard in its digestive system

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Which of the following animals does not undergo metamorphosis?

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Which one of these animals is not a homeotherm?

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Select the option that correctly matches characteristic features with the group of three animals.

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Some salient features and phyla of organisms are given below. Select the option which shows correct combination of organism, its phylum and salient features.

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Select the correct statement regarding reproduction.

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Torsion of visceral mass is seen in animals belonging to class

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In the case of Poriferans, the spongocoel is lined with flagellated cells called

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An important characteristic that Hemichordates share with Chordates is

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Which among these is the correct combination of aquatic mammals?

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Retrogressive metamorphosis occurs in

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Assertion : In Pleurobrachia, eight comb like ciliary plates called comb plates are present on the body that help in locomotion. Reason : Pleurobrachia reproduces sexually and its

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Which one of the following is not a mammalian character?

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Consider following statements and Choose correct ones from given options. I. Shark do not have any bone in its body. II. Water snake and salamander belongs to same class and have l

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Choose the correct statement.

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Which of the following features is not present in the phylum Arthropoda?

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Which is the National Aquatic Animal of India?

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Which of the following characteristic features always holds true for the corresponding group of animals?

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Which one of the following characteristics is not shared by birds and mammals?

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Select the animal that exhibits retrogressive metamorphosis.

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Assertion : Branchiostoma and Balanoglossus are bilaterally symmetrical and triploblastic animals. Reason : They are exclusively marine and possess notochord.

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Assertion : Cephalisation is advantageous to an animal. Reason : It improves the appearance of the animal.

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Which of the following animals possess non-elastic lungs with elastic air sacs connected to them?

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The chitinous exoskeleton of arthropods is formed by the polymerization of:

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Metagenesis refers to:

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Body having meshwork of cells, internal cavities lined with food filtering flagellated cells and indirect development are the characteristics of phylum:

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Which of the following endoparasites of humans does show viviparity?

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Select the option from the following having matching characteristics for the mentioned group without any exception:

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Which of the following animal is not viviparous?

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A jawless fish, which lays eggs in freshwater and whose larvae after metamorphosis return to the ocean is

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Which of the following characteristics is mainly responsible for the diversification of insects on land?

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Food storage in Leucosolenia occur by

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The structure present in all adult vertebrates is

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Which one of the following in birds indicates their reptilian ancestry?

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Which type of cells are absent in sponges?

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Which one of the following is not a vertebrate?

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Select the taxon that represents both marine and freshwater species.

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Which one of the following living organisms completely lacks a cell wall?

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A marine cartilaginous fish that can produce electric current is:

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Planaria possess high capacity of:

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In the given table, some organisms are classified into categories. However, there is one exception. Select the option with correctly mentioned exceptional organism. Organisms Categ

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Stinging capsules (nematocysts) are found in

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In which of the following sets of organisms, does the external fertilization occur?

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Notochord originates from

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The scientific name of gharial is

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Which of the given option is correct regarding the statments? Statement I Cephalochordata bears notochord all along the body throughout life. Statements II Urochordate bears verteb

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Chondrichthyes is characterised by

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Ichthyology is study of

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Match the following and select the correct option. array ll|ll & List I & & List II A. & Cyclostomes & 1 . & Hemichordata B. & Aves & 2. & Urochordata C. & Tunicates & 3. & Agantha

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Which one of the following groups of animals reproduces only by sexual means?

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The characteristics of class Reptilia are

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Which one of the following animals is correctly matched with its one characteristic and the taxon?

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Sharks and dogfishes differ from skates and rays because:

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Match the name of the animal (Column I) with one characteristics (Column II) and the phylum/class (Column III) to which it belongs

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One of the representative of Phylum-Arthropoda is

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One of the world’s most poisonous fish toxins is released by

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Select incorrect pair from teh following.

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Bilateral symmetry, metameric segmentation, coelom and open circulatory system are the features of

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Correctly matched set of phylum, class and example is

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Branch of zoology dealing with the study of fishes is called

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In which one of the following, the genus name, its two characters and its phylum are not correctly matched, whereas the remaining three are correct?

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Placentation in tomato and lemon is

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

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