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Questions Related to biology

Viviparous lizard is/are
a) Chameleon      b) Calotes
c) Phyrnosoma     d) Heloderma

  1. (a) only

  2. (a) and (c)

  3. (d) only

  4. (a) and (b) only


Correct Option: A

How many animal in the list given which is ammoniotelic in nature?
Aquatic insect, fresh water bony fish, frog, birds, reptiles, spider, marine bony fish, crocodile.

  1. One

  2. Two

  3. Three

  4. Four


Correct Option: A

Tiger cat, Koala, Sugar glider, Marsupial rat and Banded anteater are good example of? Tiger cat, Koala, Sugar glider, Marsupial rat Banded anteater.

  1. Marsupial Radiation

  2. Adaptive radiation

  3. Divergent evolution

  4. All of these


Correct Option: A

Which of the following explains the internal need that causes an animal to act and is necessary for learning?

  1. Trial and error

  2. Motivation

  3. Habituation

  4. Conditioning

  5. Imprinting


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The internal need that leads an individual or organism to act is known as motivation. A motive prompts and individual to act in a certain way, or at least develop an inclination for specific behavior. Motivations refers to the internal and external factors that stimulate the desire to do or learn.

Members of phylum __________ are diploblastic.

  1. Platyhelminths

  2. Cnidaria

  3. Annelida

  4. Mollusca


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Animals can be distinguished based in number of germ layers present. There are generally three germ layers viz. endoderm, mesoderm and ectoderm. Based on this animals are said as monoblasts, diploblasts and triploblasts. 

Identify the correct term for the statement, 'mating between groups do not produce fertile offspring'.

  1. Geographical isolation

  2. Mechanical isolation

  3. Temporal isolation

  4. Hybrid sterility

  5. Behavioral isolation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Presence of populations of a species in distant localities preventing the gene flow between them leads to geographical isolation. Incompatible differences in reproductive structures leading to prevention of cross fertilization refers to as mechanical isolation. Different periods of attainment of sexual maturity leads to temporal isolation. Incompatible premating behaviour leading to no attraction between groups for mating is termed as behavioural isolation. Abnormal distribution to the gametes of whole chromosomes, chromosome segments, or combinations of genes leading to infertile hybrid is one of the post zygotic isolation.

Therefore, the correct answer is option D.

Panthera Leo is the scientific name of ___________.

  1. Lion

  2. Tiger

  3. Leopard

  4. Cheetah


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Binomial nomenclature was proposed by Carolus Linnaeus. This first name is binomial nomenclature denotes the generic name and second name is species name. Lion belongs to genus Panthera and species name is Leo.

Which of the following behaviour does not get affected by the environmental changes?

  1. Territorial

  2. Learned

  3. Innate

  4. Stereotyped

  5. Conditioned


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Territorial behavior is the method by which an animal or a group of animals protects its territory from incursions by others of its species. It is not affected by the environmental changes.

Learned behaviors are acquired changes in the behaviors, during one's lifetime. 
Innate behaviors are inherited and performed correctly the first time an organism is exposed to a certain stimulus.
Stereotypic behavior is an abnormal behavior frequently seen in laboratory primates. It is considered an indication of poor psychological well-being 
All the above-mentioned behaviors except for territorial is affected by environmental changes.
So, the correct answer is option A.


The scientific name of Asian tiger mosquito ____________.

  1. Aedes aegypti

  2. Aedes albopictus

  3. Aedes taen!orhychus

  4. Aedes albolineatus


Correct Option: B

Identify the unusual behavioural pattern of animals.

  1. Bluffing

  2. Instinct

  3. Mimicry

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Instinct and mimicry are the behaviours which are shown by the animals. Instinct is the ability to judge an event and give response accordingly. Mimicry is performed in order to protect them. Bluffing is an unusual behaviour which may be seen due to fear. This may be used as a form of communication for protection against the predator.

Thus, the correct answer is option A.