Question 1

Match the animals given in List-I with their respective zoological names given in List-II: List-I: A. Asiatic wild ass B. Barasingha C. Chinkara D. Nilgai | List-II: 1. Boselaphus tragocamelus 2. Cervus duvauceli 3. Equus hemionus 4. Gazella gazella

Accepted Answer

In this question, we are asked to match the animals in List-I with their corresponding zoological names in List-II. The correct matches are: Asiatic wild ass with Equus hemionus, Barasingha with Cervus duvauceli, Chinkara with Gazella gazella, and Nilgai with Boselaphus tragocamelus. The correct option is (b), where A is matched with 3, B with 2, C with 4, and D with 1.

Question 2

Which one of the following statements about all the four of Spongilla, leech, dolphin and penguin is correct?

Accepted Answer

In most echinoderm species, males and females are distinct, with minimal differences in physical appearance. The fertilization process occurs externally, and only a few of the eggs that are fertilized go on to develop further.

Question 3

Among the following organisms, which one does not belong to the class of other three?

Accepted Answer

Out of the given options, the organism that does not belong to the same class as the other three is the Crab. The Mite, Spider, and Scorpion are classified as Arachnids, whereas the Crab belongs to the category of crustaceans.

Question 4

Consider the following statements: 1. Toothless mammals such as Pangolins are not found in India 2. Gibbon is the only ape found in India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

In India, toothless mammals like Pangolins are not present, which makes statement 1 incorrect. The statement that Gibbon is the sole ape found in India is true, as per statement 2. Therefore, the correct option is 2 only.

Question 5

Among the following organisms, which one does not belong to the class of other three?

Accepted Answer

The organisms mite, spider, and scorpion are classified as arachnids, while the crab belongs to the group of crustaceans. The correct answer is option (a) crab because it does not belong to the same class as the other three organisms.

Zoology - Animal Kingdom — UPSC Previous Year Questions

Match the animals given in List-I with their respective zoological names given in List-II: List-I: A. Asiatic wild ass B. Barasingha C. Chinkara D. Nilgai | List-II: 1. Boselaphus tragocamelus 2. Cervus duvauceli 3. Equus hemionus 4. Gazella gazella

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Zoology - Animal Kingdom — UPSC Previous Year Questions

Match the animals given in List-I with their respective zoological names given in List-II: List-I: A. Asiatic wild ass B. Barasingha C. Chinkara D. Nilgai | List-II: 1. Boselaphus tragocamelus 2. Cervus duvauceli 3. Equus hemionus 4. Gazella gazella

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