| a. | Metagenesis is observed in all coelenterates. |
| b. | Echinoderms are exclusively marine, triploblastic, and monoecious animals. |
| c. | Roundworms are coelomates with complete digestive tract. |
| d. | Comb plates present in ctenophores help in locomotion. |
| e. | Water canal system is a characteristic of sponges. |
| 1. | (i), (ii), (iii) are correct |
| 2. | (ii), (iii), (iv) are correct |
| 3. | (iii), (iv), (v) are correct |
| 4. | (iv) and (v) are correct |
| List-I | List-II | ||
| a. | Metameric segmentation | (i) | Coelenterata |
| b. | Bioluminescence | (ii) | Annelida |
| c. | Gastrovascular cavity | (iii) | Porifera |
| d. | Body with pores and canals in walls | (iv) | Ctenophora |
| (a) | (b) | (c) | (d) | |
| 1. | (iv) | (iii) | (ii) | (i) |
| 2. | (ii) | (iv) | (i) | (iii) |
| 3. | (iii) | (i) | (ii) | (iv) |
| 4. | (i) | (iv) | (iii) | (ii) |
| Statement A: | Reptiles have a 3-chambered heart, except crocodiles which have a 2-chambered heart. |
| Statement B: | Superclass Pisces shows single circulation as opposed to class Aves which shows double circulation. |
| 1. | Both Statement A and Statement B are incorrect. |
| 2. | Only Statement A is correct. |
| 3. | Only Statement B is correct. |
| 4. | Both Statement A and Statement B are correct. |
| Column I | Column II | ||
| a. | Pennatula | (i) | Sea-lily |
| b. | Gorgonia | (ii) | Sea-hare |
| c. | Antedon | (iii) | Sea-pen |
| d. | Aplysia | (iv) | Sea-fan |
| (v) | Sea-urchin |
| 1. | a(iv), b(iii), c(i), d(ii) |
| 2. | a(ii), b(i), c(iii), d(v) |
| 3. | a(iii), b(iv), c(i), d(ii) |
| 4. | a(iii), b(iv), c(v), d(ii) |
| (i) | Open circulatory system |
| (ii) | Closed circulatory system |
| (iii) | Earthworm |
| (iv) | Malpighian tubules |
| (v) | Nephridia |
| (vi) | Cockroach |
| Assertion(A): | The primary character of chordates is the presence of a dorsal hollow nerve cord. |
| Reason(R): | Vertebral column is derived from the notochord. |
| 1. | Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). |
| 2. | Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). |
| 3. | (A) is true but (R) is false. |
| 4. | Both (A) and (R) are false. |
| Assertion (A): | The phylum Aschelminthes represent pseudocoelomates |
| Reason (R): | In Aschelminthes, mesoderm is present as scattered pouches in between ectoderm and endoderm |
| 1. | Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). |
| 2. | Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). |
| 3. | (A) is true but (R) is false. |
| 4. | Both (A) and (R) are false. |
| Assertion (A): | Respiration occurs through the general body surface in Cephalochordates. |
| Reason (R): | Digestive tract is incomplete in Cephalochordates. |
| 1. | Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). |
| 2. | Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). |
| 3. | (A) is true but (R) is false. |
| 4. | Both (A) and (R) are false. |
| Assertion (A) : | Birds possess moist skin. |
| Reason (R) : | Birds possess oil glands throughout their body. |
| 1. | Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). |
| 2. | Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). |
| 3. | (A) is true but (R) is false. |
| 4. | Both (A) and (R) are false. |
| Assertion (A) : | The scales of reptiles and fishes are similar in origin. |
| Reason (R) : | All the chordates lack kidneys. |
| 1. | Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). |
| 2. | Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). |
| 3. | (A) is true but (R) is false. |
| 4. | Both (A) and (R) are false. |