Q17. Regarding Peacock tarantula (Gooty tarantula), consider the following statements:

I. It is an omnivorous crustacean.

II. Its natural habitat in India is only limited to some forest areas.

III. In its natural habitat, it is an arboreal species.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The organisms "Cicada, Froghopper and Pond skater" are:

Consider the following pairs: Country — Animal found in its natural habitat Brazil — Indri Indonesia — Elk Madagascar — Bonobo How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

Consider the following statements: 1. Lions do not have a particular breeding season. 2. Unlike most other big cats, cheetahs do not roar. 3. Unlike male lions, male leopards do not proclaim their territory by scent marking. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which one of the following shows a unique relationship with an insect that has coevolved with it and that is the only insect that can pollinate this tree?

Consider the following: 1. Butterflies 2. Fish 3. Frogs How many of the above have poisonous species among them?

Consider the following: 1. Cashew 2. Papaya 3. Red sanders How many of the above trees are actually native to India?

Consider the following: 1. Carabid beetles 2. Centipedes 3. Flies 4. Termites 5. Wasps Parasitoid species are found in how many of the above kind of organisms?

Consider the following statements: Statement-I: The Indian Flying Fox is placed under the "vermin" category in the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972. Statement-II: The Indian Flying Fox feeds on the blood of other animals. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Consider the following statements: Statement-I: Marsupials are not naturally found in India. Statement-II: Marsupials can thrive only in montane grasslands with no predators. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Consider the following fauna: 1. Lion-tailed Macaque 2. Malabar Civet 3. Sambar Deer. How many of the above are generally nocturnal or most active after sunset?

Which of the following organisms perform waggle dance for others of their kin to indicate the direction and the distance to a source of their food?

Consider the following statements: 1. Some mushrooms have medicinal properties. 2. Some mushrooms have psychoactive properties. 3. Some mushrooms have insecticidal properties. 4. Some mushrooms have bioluminescent properties. How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the Indian squirrels: 1. They build nests by making burrows in the ground. 2. They store their food materials like nuts and seeds in the ground. 3. They are omnivorous. How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements: 1. Some microorganisms can grow in environments with temperature above the boiling point of water. 2. Some microorganisms can grow in environments with temperature below the freezing point of water. 3. Some microorganisms can grow in highly acidic environment with a pH below 3. How many of the above statements are correct?

Which one of the following makes a tool with a stick to scrap insects from a hole in a tree or a log of wood?

With reference to the role of biofilters in Recirculating Aquaculture System, consider the following statements: 1. Biofilters provide waste treatment by removing uneaten fish feed. 2. Biofilters convert ammonia present in fish waste to nitrate. 3. Biofilters increase phosphorus as nutrient for fish in water. How many of the statements given above are correct?

With reference to “Gucchi” sometimes mentioned in the news, consider the following statements: 1. It is a fungus. 2. It grows in some Himalayan forest areas. 3. It is commercially cultivated in the Himalayan foothills of north-eastern India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following is not a bird?

Certain species of which one of the following organisms are well known as cultivators of fungi?

Which one of the following is a filter feeder?

Consider the following animals: 1. Hedgehog 2. Marmot 3. Pangolin To reduce the chance of being captured by predators, which of the above organisms rolls up/roll up and protects/ protect its/their vulnerable parts?

Which one of the following is used in preparing a natural mosquito repellent?

In the nature, which of the following is/are most likely to be found surviving on a surface without soil? 1. Fern 2. Lichen 3. Moss 4. Mushroom Select the correct answer using the code given below

Consider the following kinds of organisms: 1. Copepods 2. Cyanobacteria 3. Diatoms 4. Foraminifera Which of the above are primary producers in the food chains of oceans?

Which of the following are detritivores? 1. Earthworms 2. Jellyfish 3. Millipedes 4. Seahorses 5. Woodlice Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Which of the following have species that can establish symbiotic relationship with other organisms? 1. Cnidarians 2. Fungi 3. Protozoa Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

With reference to India’s biodiversity, Ceylon frogmouth, Coppersmith barbet, Gray-chinned minivet and White-throated redstart are

With reference to Indian elephants, consider the following statements: 1. The leader of an elephant group is a female. 2. The maximum gestation period can be 22 months. 3. An elephant can normally go on calving till the age of 40 years only. 4. Among the States in India, the highest elephant population is in Kerala. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Recently, there was a growing awareness in our country about the importance of Himalayan nettle (Girardinia diversifolibecause it is found to be a sustainable source of

Consider the following statements: 1. Asiatic lion is naturally found in India only. 2. Double-humped camel is naturally found in India only. 3. One-horned rhinoceros is naturally found in India only. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following pairs (Wildlife: Naturally found in): 1. Blue-finned Mahseer: Cauvery River 2. Irrawaddy Dolphin: Chambal River 3. Rusty-spotted Cat: Eastern Ghats Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

Due to some reasons, if there is a huge fall in the population of species of butterflies, what could be its likely consequence/consequences? 1. Pollination of some plants could be adversely affected. 2. There could be a drastic increase in the fungal infections of some cultivated plants. 3. It could lead to a fall in the population of some species of wasps, spiders and birds. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Recently, our scientists have discovered a new and distinct species of banana plant which attains a height of about 11 meters and has orange-colored fruit pulp. In which part of India has it been discovered?

In which of the following regions of India are you most likely to come across the ‘Great Indian Hornbill’ in its natural habitat?

What is/are unique about ‘Kharai camel’ a breed found in India? 1. It is capable of swimming up to three kilometers in seawater. 2. It survives by grazing on mangroves. 3. It lives in the wild and cannot be domesticated. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

With reference to ‘dugong’, mammal found in India, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is a herbivorous marine animal. 2. It is found along the entire coast of India. 3. It is given legal protection under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act; 1972. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Which one of the following is the national aquatic animal of India?

Other than poaching, what are the possible reasons for the decline in the population of Ganges River Dolphins? 1. Construction of dams and barrages on rivers 2. Increase in the population of crocodiles in rivers 3. Getting trapped in fishing nets accidentally 4. Use of synthetic fertilizers and other agricultural chemicals in crop-fields in the vicinity of rivers. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

If you walk through countryside, you are likely to see some birds stalking alongside the cattle to seize the insects disturbed by their movement through grasses. Which of the following is/are such bird/birds? 1. Painted Stork 2. Common Myna 3. Black-necked Crane Select the correct answer using the code given below.

With reference to the food chains in ecosystems, which of the following kinds of organism is/are known as decomposer organism/organisms? 1. Virus 2. Fungi 3. Bacteria Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

In which of the following States is lion-tailed macaque found in its natural habitat? 1. Tamil Nadu 2. Kerala 3. Karnataka 4. Andhra Pradesh Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Consider the following: 1. Star tortoise??2. Monitor lizard 3. Pygmy hog??4. Spider monkey Which of the above are naturally found in India?

Consider the following fauna of India: 1. Gharial 2. Leatherback turtle 3. Swamp deer Which of the above is/are endangered?

What would happen if phytoplankton of an ocean is completely destroyed for some reason? 1. The ocean as a carbon sink would be adversely affected. 2. The food chains in the ocean would be adversely affected. 3. The density of ocean water would drastically decrease. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Government of India encourages the cultivation of ‘sea buckthorn’. What is the importance of this plant? 1. It helps in controlling soil erosion and in preventing desertification. 2. It is a rich source of bio diesel. 3. It has nutritional value and is well-adapted to live in cold areas of high altitudes. 4. Its timber is of great commercial value. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which one of the following groups of animals belongs to the category of endangered species?

Consider the following: 1. Black-necked crane 2. Cheetah 3. Flying squirrel 4. Snow leopard Which of the above are naturally found in India?

What is the difference between the antelopes Oryx and Chiru?

A sandy and saline area is the natural habitat of an Indian animal species. The animal has no predators in that area, but its existence is threatened due to the destruction of its habitat. Which one of the following could be that animal?

From the point of view of the evolution of living organisms, which one of the following is the correct sequence of evolution?

Some species of plants are insectivorous. Why?

Consider the following statements: 1. The Taxus tree naturally found in the Himalayas. 2. The Taxus tree is listed in the Red Data Book. 3. A drug called “taxol” is obtained from Taxus tree is effective against Parkinson’s disease. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

King Cobra is the only snake that makes its own nest. Why does it make its nest?

In the context of Indian wildlife, the flying fox is a

The Panda belongs to the same family as that of

The marine animal called dugong which is vulnerable to extinction is:

In which one of the following kinds of organisms is the phenomenon found wherein the female kills the male after copulation?

For which one of the following snakes is the diet mainly composed of other snakes?

Which one of the following is an insectivorous plant?

Among the following, which one lays eggs and does not produce young ones directly?

Among the following, which one is not an ape?

The release of which one of the following into ponds and wells helps in controlling the mosquitoes?

Consider the following statements: 1. Salt-water crocodile is found in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. 2. Shrew and tapir are found in the Western Ghats of the Malabar region. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which one of the following parts of the pitcher plants becomes modified into a pitcher?

The Largest coral reef in the world is found near the coast of which one of the following countries?

Consider the following statements: 1. In India, Red Panda is naturally found in the Western Himalayas only. 2. In India, Slow Loris lives in the dense forests of the Northeast. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A: Amoeba reproduces by fission. R: All unicellular organisms reproduce by asexual methods.

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?

Consider the following statements: 1. The common Blue green algae, Spirogyra and Ulothrix are found in both freshwater ponds and oceans. 2. The chameleon can look ahead with one eye, and at the same time look behind with another. Which of these statements is/are correct?

Octopus is

The sea coast of which one of the following states has become famous as a nesting place for the giant Olive Ridley turtles from South America?

Which one of the following statements is not correct?

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer: List-I (Indian wildlife species) A. Asiatic Wild Ass B. Barasingha C. Chinkara D. Nilgai List-II (Scientific name) 1. Boselaphus tragocamelus 2. Cervus duvauceli 3. Equus hemionus 4. Gazella gazella Codes: A B C D

The sea coast of which one of the following states has become famous as a nesting place for the giant Olive Ridley turtles from South America?

A class of animals known as Marsupials is a characteristic feature of

Consider the following statements: 1. Tapeworm is a hermaphrodite 2. Round-worm has separate sexes 3. Filaria is caused by a nematode 4. Guinea-worm is an annelid Which of these are correct?

Within biological communities, some species are important in determining the ability of a large number of other species to persist in the community. Such species are called

“India has the largest population of the Asian X. Today, there are just about 20,000 to 25,000 X in their natural habitat spreading across the evergreen forests, dry thorn forests, swamps and grasslands. Their prime habitats are, however, the moist deciduous forests. The X population in India ranges from North-West India where they are found in the forest divisions of Dehradun, Bijnor and Nainital districts of UP to the Western Ghats in the states of Karnataka and Kerala and in Tamil Nadu. In Central India, their population is distributed in southern Bihar and Orissa. In the East, they are seen in North Bengal, Assam and a few other states”. The animal ‘X’ referred to in this quotation is

Neem tree has acquired industrial importance as a source of

The first marine sanctuary in India, having within its bounds coral reefs, mollusca, dolphins, tortoises and various kinds of sea birds, has been established in

A tree species in Mauritius failed to reproduce because of the extinction of a fruit-eating bird. Which one of the following was that bird?

The only snake that builds a nest is:

Most of the desert plants bloom during night time because

Which of the following is/are used as bio fertilizers? I. Azolla II. Blue green algae III. Alfalfa. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Which one of the following animals stores water in the intestine?

The only anthropoid ape to be found in India is the

Which of the following fish are bred exclusively in the cold regions of India? I. Catla II. Tinca III. Bhekti IV. Trout Choose the correct answer from the codes given below.

The first bird is believed to have appeared on the surface of the earth

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List I (Characteristics) I. Wingless insect II. Flightless bird III. Limbless reptile IV. Limbless animal List II (Animal) Kiwi Silver fish (C) Turtle Snake (E) Fish Codes:

Camel uses its hump for

The bats are able to fly in dark since their wings produce

The most poisonous snakes found in India are

Mycorrhiza is a symbiotic association between

When compared to the mammals, birds are less sensitive to temporary deprivation of water, because

Which one of the following plants is effective in reducing water pollution and is also useful for producing biogas?

Guinea pigs used in medical research are

Assertion (A): Earthworms are useful to man. Reason (R): Earthworms help in Nitrogen Fixation in plants.

Corals is/are

Water hyacinth is related to

The chief ingredient of the mosquito repellent cream is derived from

Dinosaur is

Which of the following is true about the Bats? 1. Bats are mammals. 2. Bats have wings which are actually the modified forelimbs. 3. Bats are nocturnal in habit.

India’s indigenous pigs generally give birth to young ones at a time?

Which of the following pairs is incorrect?

Which of the following statements about “Dinosaurs” is/are correct?

Arrange the following in descending order of their life spans: A. Elephant?B. Horse?C. Tiger?D. Wolf

Which is not a parasite?

Which pair is correct?

Lichens is an association of two types of organisms. They are

What is the common feature in insects like ant and cockroach?

Plankton refers to

Honeybees are called social insects because

Pearls are formed inside

There are mice in the field which act as prey to snakes. Hawks eat the snakes. Some dogs are brought into the field. What will be its effect?

Bustard King is found in

Tallest four-legged animal is

Reptile that is well known for its intense colour change is

Which bird has a chisel like bill?

The great Indian Bustard is found in

You are asked to import ostrich, platypus, and koala bear. Which country would you select to go where you get all these three?

The extinctive type of lions are mostly found in