Which of the following features will be seen in chordates but not in non-chordates?
a. A notochord
b. Ventral, solid, and double central nervous system
c. Pharynx perforated by gill slits
d. Ventral heart
e. Terminal anus and a lack of post-anal tail
 
1. a, c, and d only 2. a, b. and e only
3. a and c only 4. b, c, and d only

Subtopic:  Phylum Chordata |
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Consider the given statements:
Statement I: In Urochordata, notochord is present only in larval tail.
Statement II: In Cephalochordata, notochord extends from head to tail region and is persistent throughout their life.
Statement III: Both Urochordates and Cephalochordates are exclusively marine.
Which of the given statements is/ are true?
1. Only Statement I and Statement II
2. Only Statement I and Statement III
3. Only Statement II and Statement III
4. Statement I, Statement II, and Statement III
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Consider the two statements:
Statement I: All vertebrates are chordates but all chordates are not vertebrates.
Statement II: Besides the basic chordate features, all vertebrates have at least a three-chambered heart and paired appendages.
 
1. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct but Statement II does not explain Statement I.
2. Statement I is correct and Statement II is incorrect.
3. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
4. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct and Statement II explains Statement I.
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The number of correct statements from the given statements, regarding the members of Class Cyclostomata, is:
a. All living members are ectoparasites on some fishes.
b. The body bears 6-15 pairs of gill slits for respiration.
c. They have a sucking and circular mouth without jaws.
d. Their body is devoid of scales and paired fins.
e. Cranium and vertebral column are bony.
f. Circulation is of open type.
1. 3 2. 4
3. 5 4. 6
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Regarding reproduction in Cyclostomes:
I: They are marine but migrate for spawning to fresh water.
II: After spawning, within a few days, they die. 
III: Their larvae, after metamorphosis, return to the ocean.
1. Only II is correct
2. Only I and II are correct
3. Only II and III are correct
4. I, II and III are correct
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Chondrichthyes:
1. are marine animals and have cartilaginous endoskeleton
2. have a mouth located dorsally
3. have teeth that are modified cycloid or ctenoid scales directed backwardly
4. have the capacity to regulate their body temperature
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What would not be true regarding cartilaginous fishes?
1. In males, pelvic fins bear claspers
2. Some of them have electric organs [Torpedo]
3. None of them is viviparous
4. Some possess poison sting [Trygon]
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Identify the incorrect statement regarding bony fishes:
I: They have four pairs of gills which are covered by an operculum on each side.
II: Due to the absence of air bladder, they have to swim constantly to avoid sinking.
III: Skin is covered with placoid scales.
IV: Mouth is mostly terminal.
 
1. Only II 2. Only II and III
3. Only I and IV 4. Only IV
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Which of the following is not a characteristic of Amphibians?
1. Most have two pairs of limbs and tail is present in some.
2. Alimentary canal, urinary and reproductive tracts open into a common chamber called cloaca which opens to the exterior.
3. Respiration is by gills, lungs and through skin.
4. The heart is two chambered with one atrium and one ventricle.
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In reptiles:
I: Body is covered by dry and cornified skin, dermal scales or scutes.
II: External ear is not present and tympanum represents the ear.
III: Scales are shed as skin cast in all members.
IV: Fertilization is internal and development is direct.
 
1. Only II is correct 2. Only II and IV are correct
3. All are correct 4. Only I and II are incorrect
Subtopic:  Study of Reptilia |
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