In birds:

a: the characteristic feature is the presence of feathers.
b: forelimbs are modified into wings.
c: flight is present in all members.
d: hind limbs do not have scales.

1. Only (a) and (d) are incorrect
2. Only (c) and (d) are correct
3. (a), (b) and (c) are correct
4. Only (a) and (b) are correct

Subtopic:  Study of Aves & Mammals |
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Birds are not characterized by:
1. a fully ossified endoskeleton
2. pneumatic long bones
3. absence of crop and gizzard in the digestive tract
4. a dry skin without glands except the oil gland

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The following schematic diagram of a part of skeleton can be that of a/an:

1. Amphibian 2. Reptile
3. Bird 4. Mammal
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Consider the given two statements:

I: Birds have a four chambered heart and are warm blooded.
II: Respiration in birds is by lungs that are connected to air sacs.
1. I is correct but II is incorrect
2. Both I and II are correct.
3. Both I and II are incorrect.
4. I is incorrect but II is correct.
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Identify the incorrectly matched pair:
Biological name Common name
1. Aptenodytes Penguin
2. Pavo Peacock
3. Struthio Pigeon
4. Psittacula Parrot
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The most unique characteristic of mammals is the presence of:
1. a four chambered heart 2. a single aortic arch
3. homeothermy 4. mammary glands
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Which of the following is an egg laying mammal?
1. Ornithorhynchus 2. Macropus
3. Macaca 4. Balaenoptera
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Flying fox is a/an:
1. Flightless bird 2. Limbless amphibian
3. Viviparous mammal 4. Economically important insect
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The bone structure in the following diagram shows:

1. Adaptation for flight in birds
2. Presence of excess of the hemopoietic tissue in mammals
3. Rudimentary limb bones in some repltiles
4. Bone of forelegs of frogs

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As you can see from the given pie chart, over 70% of Mammalia species come from a single order. Which order of class mammalian is this?

1. Rodentia 2. Chiroptera
3. Carnivora 4. Primata
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