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A circulatory system is not found in which of the following members of phylum?

  1. Mollusca

  2. Chordata

  3. Arthropoda

  4. Annelida

  5. Aschelminthes

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Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Yes, it is correct answer. A circulatory system is not found in member of phylum Aschelminthes.

Which of the following classes belong to homeothermal animals? P. Amphibia Q. Aves R. Mammals S. Reptilia

  1. Only P and Q

  2. Only P and S

  3. Only Q and R

  4. Only Q and S

  5. Only R and S

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Correct answer. Both Aves and Mammals are homeothermal animals.

Which of the following is a pair of amphibians having paired limbs?

  1. Ichthyophis and Ureotyphus

  2. Salamender and Necturus

  3. Salamender and Ureotyphus

  4. Ureotyphus and Necturus

  5. Necturus and Ichtyhyphis

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Salamender and Necturus belong to order Caudata (paired limbs present).

Which of the following books are authored by Charles Darwin?

  1. Historia Animalia
  2. Species Planatarum
  3. Philosophic Zoologique
  4. The Descent of Man
  5. Origin of Species

  1. Only 1, 3, and 5

  2. Only 2 and 4

  3. Only 3 and 4

  4. Only 4 and 5

  5. Only 5

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Yes, it is the correct answer. The Descent of Man and Origin of Species was authored by Charles Darwin.

Piercing and sucking types of mouth parts are found in which of the following?

  1. Cockroach and Grasshopper

  2. Bees and Wasps

  3. Aphids and Mosquitoes

  4. Butterflies and Moths

  5. Bees and Butterflies

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Correct.  Aphids and Mosquitoes have piercing and sucking types of mouth parts.

Which of the following statements are TRUE regarding chordates? P. Notochord is present. Q. Heart is dorsal. R. Pharynx perforated by gill slits. S. Central nervous system is ventral, solid and double.

  1. Only P and Q

  2. Only P and R

  3. Only P and S

  4. Only Q and S

  5. Only R and S

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In chordates, notochord is present and pharynx is perforated by gill slits.

Organisms of which of the following phylums have bilaterraly symmetrical body with false coelom?

  1. Coelenterata

  2. Ctenophora

  3. Platyhelminthes

  4. Aschelminthes

  5. Mollusca

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Organisms of phylum Aschelminthes have bilaterally symmetrical body with false coelom.

Organ system level of body organisation is found in organisms belonging to phylum

  1. Porifera
  2. Cnidaria
  3. Ctenophora
  4. Annelida
  5. Echinodermata

  1. Only 1, 2 and 3

  2. Only 1 and 5

  3. Only 2, 3 and 4

  4. Only 3, 4 and 5

  5. Only 4 and 5

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Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Yes, it is the correct answer. Organ system level of body organisation is found in organisms belonging to phylum Annelida and Echinodermata.

Match the entries in column - I and column - II:

 
Column - I
Column - II
P. Meandrin 1. Portuguese man-of-war
Q. Physalia 2. Sea-fan
R. Gorgonia 3. Brain coral
S. Sepia 4. Cuttle fish

  1. P - 1, Q - 2, R - 3, S - 4

  2. P - 1, Q - 2, R - 3, S - 4

  3. P - 2, Q - 3, R - 4, S - 1

  4. P - 3, Q - 1, R - 2, S - 4

  5. P - 3, Q - 2, R - 1, S - 4

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

It is correct. Meandrin is also known as brain coral. Physalia is also known as Portuguese man-of-war. Gorgonia is also known as sea-fan. Sepia is commonly known as cuttle fish.

Which of the following is a pair of organisms belonging to phylum Platyhelminthes?

  1. Ascaris and Wuchereria

  2. Aurelia and Planaria

  3. Taenia and Wuchereria

  4. Planaria and Taenia

  5. Enterobius and Wuchereria

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Planaria and Taenia belong to phylum Platyhelminthes.

Which of the following is CORRECT sequence in taxonomic hierarchy?

  1. Class → species → order → family → division

  2. Division → class → order → family → species

  3. Division → order → class → family → species

  4. Species → class → order → division → family

  5. Class → order → species → division → family

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Yes, it is the correct answer. Correct sequence in taxonomic hierarchy is division → order → class → family → species.

Match the entries in column - I and column - II:

 
Column - I
Column - II
P. Hemichordata 1. Balanoglossus
Q. Cephalochordata 2. Amphioxus
R. Urochordata 3. Ascidia
S. Vertebrata 4. Sphenodon

  1. P - 1, Q - 2, R - 3, S - 4

  2. P - 1, Q - 2, R - 4, S - 3

  3. P - 2, Q - 1, R - 3, S - 4

  4. P - 3, Q - 2, R - 4, S - 1

  5. P - 4, Q - 3, R - 2, S - 1

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Balanoglossus belongs to sub-phylum Hemichordata. Amphioxus belongs to sub-phylum Cephalochordata. Ascidia belongs to sub-phylum Urochordata. Sphenodon belongs to sub-phylum Vertebrata.

Which of the following matches of phylum : characteristic feature is incorrect?

  1. Coelenterata: Common body cavity and digestive cavity

  2. Platyhelminthes: Thread-like worm

  3. Annelid : Metamerically segmented animal

  4. Arthropoda: Jointed legs

  5. Protozoa: Single celled animals

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jointed legs are characteristic feature of organisms belonging to phylum Arthropda.

Which of the following statements are FALSE regarding sponges?

  1. Body is triploblastic.
  2. Collar cells are present.
  3. Respiration takes place through general body surface.
  4. Closed type of circulatory system present.

  1. Only P and Q

  2. Only P and R

  3. Only P and S

  4. Only Q and R

  5. Only Q and S

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The body in sponges are diploblastic having an intermediate lining of loose membrane. A circulatory system is absent in sponges.

Match the entries in List - I and List - II:

 
List - I
List - II
A. Chameleon 1. Garden lizard
B. Calotes 2. Tree lizard
C. Hemidactylus 3. Wall lizard

  1. A - 1, B - 2, C - 3

  2. A - 1, B - 3, C - 2

  3. A - 2, B - 1, C - 3

  4. A - 3, B - 1, C - 2

  5. A - 3, B - 2, C - 1

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

It is correct. Chameleon is commonly known as tree lizard. Calotes is commonly known as garden lizard.  Hemidactylus is commonly known as wall lizard.

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