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3851.

Which of  the following is not a character of Chordata [MH CET 2002]

A. Dorsal tubular nerve cord
B. Pharyngeal gill slits
C. Presence of notochord
D. Presence of spinal cord
Answer» E.
3852.

In which of the following the notochord is present in embryonic stage [CBSE PMT 2002]

A. Vertebrates
B. Some chordates
C. All chordates
D. Non-chordates
Answer» D. Non-chordates
3853.

The correct classification of Balanoglossus is [RPMT 2001]

A. Chordata  Vertebrata  Enteropneusta
B. Chordata  Vertebrata  Pterobranchia
C. Chordata  Hemichordata Pterobranchia
D. Chordata  Hemichordata Enteropneusta
Answer» E.
3854.

In which of the following notochord is absent [RPMT 2001]

A. Adult Herdmania and Balanoglossus
B. Adult Herdmania and adult Branchiostoma
C. Larva of Herdmania and Branchiostoma
D. Larva of Herdmania and Balanoglossus
Answer» B. Adult Herdmania and adult Branchiostoma
3855.

In Urochordata notochord is found in [RPMT 2001]

A. Head of adult
B. Tail of adult
C. Tail of larva
D. Test of adult
Answer» D. Test of adult
3856.

Which of the following are Anamniotes [RPMT 2001]

A. Chondrichthyes, Osteichthyes, Amphibia
B. Reptilia, Aves, Amphibia
C. Amphibia, Aves, Mammals
D. Reptilia, Mammals, Aves
Answer» B. Reptilia, Aves, Amphibia
3857.

Homeothermic animals is [MH CET 2000]

A. Toad
B. Lizard
C. Rabbit
D. Frog
Answer» D. Frog
3858.

Which of the following animals is not a vertebrate [CPMT 1990]

A. Oryctolagus
B. Eurotyphlis
C. Sparrow
D. Amphioxus
Answer» E.
3859.

Birds and mammals have [MH CET 2000]

A. Three chambered heart
B. Four chambered heart
C. Six chambered heart
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Six chambered heart
3860.

Ancestors of cyclostomes are [BHU 1993]

A. Myxinoides
B. Arthropods
C. Ostracoderms
D. Urochordates
Answer» D. Urochordates
3861.

Petromyzon is [AMU 1990]

A. Anadromous
B. Catadromous
C. Both
D. None
Answer» B. Catadromous
3862.

Which of the following is the smallest taxonomic group of animals having a cranium, vertebral column, ventral heart, pulmonary respiration and two pairs of limbs [AFMC 1998]

A. Gnathostomata
B. Tetrapoda
C. Vertebrata
D. Chordata
Answer» C. Vertebrata
3863.

Common characteristic of all vertebrates without exception is [CBSE PMT 1994]

A. Exoskeleton
B. Presence of well developed skull
C. Two pairs of functional apendages
D. Division of body into head, neck, trunk and tail
Answer» C. Two pairs of functional apendages
3864.

Match items in column I with those give in column II [Kerala CET 2005] Column I Column II A. Limbless reptile (i) Lamprey B. Jawless vertebrate (ii) Salamander C. Amphibian (iii) Snake D. Cartilaginous fish (iv) Shark E. Flightless bird (v) Ostrich

A. A. - (i), B. - (ii), C. - (iii), D. - (iv), E. - (v)
B. A. - (ii), B. - (i), C. - (iii), D. - (iv), E. - (v)
C. A. - (iii), B. - (i), C. - (ii), D. - (iv), E. - (v)
D. A. - (v), B. - (ii), C. - (iii), D. - (iv), E. - (i)
Answer» D. A. - (v), B. - (ii), C. - (iii), D. - (iv), E. - (i)
3865.

Vertebral column is derived from [BHU 1987]

A. Notochord
B. Dorsal nerve cord
C. Ventral nerve cord
D. Outgrowth of cranium
Answer» B. Dorsal nerve cord
3866.

Which of the following is a distinct character [Wardha 2005]

A. Chorda dorsalis
B. Cephalization
C. Claws
D. Pharyngotomy
Answer» B. Cephalization
3867.

Which one of the following is a chordata but not a vertebrate

A. Sea cow
B. Sea lion
C. Sea mouse
D. Sea squirt
Answer» E.
3868.

The wheel organ is found is

A. Ascidian
B. Lancet
C. Starfish
D. Acorn worm
Answer» C. Starfish
3869.

Ammocoete larva occurs in the life-history of

A. Lamprey
B. Sea urchin
C. Balanoglossus
D. Ascidian
Answer» B. Sea urchin
3870.

Which of the following sets of animals belong to class cyclostomata [DPMT 1993]

A. Herdmania and petromyzon
B. Petromyzone and myxine
C. Amphioxus and balanoglossus
D. Herdmania and myxine
Answer» C. Amphioxus and balanoglossus
3871.

Petromyzon is a connecting link between

A. Balanoglossus and Amphioxus
B. Amphioxus and cyclostoma
C. Cyclostoma and pisces
D. Pisces and amphibians
Answer» C. Cyclostoma and pisces
3872.

Which of the following show relationship of echinoderms and chordates [DPMT 1993]

A. Balanoglossus
B. Archaeopteryx
C. Peripatus
D. None of these
Answer» B. Archaeopteryx
3873.

Which one of the following features is found in chordates but not in non-chordates

A. Gills
B. Spiracles
C. Post anal tail
D. Chitinous exoskeleton
Answer» D. Chitinous exoskeleton
3874.

Which is correct matching set [CPMT 1984]

A. Annelida, insecta, mammalia are classes
B. Arthropoda, mollusca, pisces are phyla
C. Protozoa, rhizopoda, chordata are phyla
D. Calcarea, oligochaeta, aves are class
Answer» E.
3875.

The echinoderms, hemichordates and chordates had which of the following larva as common ancestral form [APMEE 1996; BHU 1999; CBSE PMT 2001]

A. Tornaria
B. Trochophore
C. Dipleurula
D. Bipinnaria
Answer» D. Bipinnaria
3876.

Balanoglossus belongs to

A. Hemichordata
B. Cephalochordata
C. Urochordatra
D. Cyclostomata
Answer» B. Cephalochordata
3877.

One of the primary character of chordates is [DPMT 1982]

A. Solid ventral nerve cord
B. Dorsal tubular nerve cord
C. Paired nerve cord
D. Ganglionated nerve cord
Answer» C. Paired nerve cord
3878.

Which of the following groups has no member having gliding or flying appendages [CPMT 1979]

A. Arthropoda
B. Cyclostomata
C. Mammals
D. Fishes
Answer» C. Mammals
3879.

Animals having a built-in thermostat to maintain constant body temperature are known as [KCET (Med.) 1999; CPMT 2003]

A. Biothermic
B. Poikilothermic
C. Oligothermic
D. Homoiothermic
Answer» E.
3880.

Notochord is restricted to the anterior part of body proboscis in animals of which group  [RPMT 1995]

A. Hemichordata
B. Urochordata
C. Cephalochordata
D. Chordata
Answer» B. Urochordata
3881.

Chordates are distinguished from non-chordates by the presence of [DPMT 1985]

A. Ventral nerve cord
B. Dorsal nerve cord
C. Brain
D. Dorsal tubular nerve cord
Answer» E.
3882.

Cold blooded animals are those having

A. Cold blood
B. Variable body temperature according to the temperature of atmosphere
C. Always constant temperature
D. Blood, which can flow even below \[4{}^\circ C\]
Answer» C. Always constant temperature
3883.

The lamprey (Petromyzon) is included in the same taxonomic class as the [CPMT 1987]

A. Chamaeleon (Anolis)
B. Hag fish (Myxine)
C. Salamander (Ambystoma)
D. Lung fish (Neoceratodus)
Answer» C. Salamander (Ambystoma)
3884.

Notochord is restricted to tail region only in

A. Hemichordata
B. Cephalochordata
C. Tunicata
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
3885.

What is the basis of classification of Protochordata

A. Gut
B. Brain
C. Gills
D. Notochord
Answer» C. Gills
3886.

Which is common amongst Fly, Mosquito and Cockroach  [CPMT 1996]

A. Open exretory system
B. Two pairs of wings
C. All belong to class insecta
D. 13-chambered heart
Answer» D. 13-chambered heart
3887.

Male cockroach can be distinguished from female cockroach through [RPMT 1996]

A. Longer antennae
B. Longer abdomen
C. Wingless body
D. All the above
Answer» C. Wingless body
3888.

Cockroach blood does not contain respiratory pigment. It means [RPMT 1996; AFMC 1998]

A. It does not respire
B. Cockroach respires anaerobically
C. Oxygen passes to all the tissues through diffusion
D. Oxygen reaches tissue through tracheoles
Answer» E.
3889.

In Cockroach, metamorphosis requires [RPMT 1996]

A. Three weeks
B. 40-70 days
C. 10-30 days
D. 5-13 days
Answer» C. 10-30 days
3890.

Which one is a tracheate group [MP PMT 1995]

A. King Crab - scorpion - Housefly
B. Crab - Centipede - Cockroach
C. Spider - Peripatus - Mosquito
D. Bed Bug - Sandfly - Silkworm 
Answer» E.
3891.

Which is nonpoisonous [MP PMT 1995]

A. Scorpion
B. Centipede
C. Crab
D. Spider
Answer» D. Spider
3892.

The first animals to fly were [RPMT 1995]

A. Mammals
B. Lizards
C. Birds
D. Insects
Answer» E.
3893.

Which part of Cockroach has both exoskeleton and endoskeleton [RPMT 1995]

A. Head
B. Thorax
C. Abdomen
D. All the above
Answer» B. Thorax
3894.

Pupa occurs in the life cycle of [CPMT 1994]

A. Cockroach
B. Housefly
C. Honey Bee
D. Earthworm
Answer» C. Honey Bee
3895.

The image formed in the eyes of cockroach is [RPMT 1999]

A. Apposition
B. Superposition
C. Both (a) and (b)
D. None of these
Answer» B. Superposition
3896.

Tracheae of Cockroach and Mammal are similar in having [CBSE PMT 1993]

A. Paried nature
B. Noncollapsible walls
C. Ciliated inner lining
D. Origin from head
Answer» C. Ciliated inner lining
3897.

Difference between male and female Anopheles occurs in [CBSE PMT 1993]

A. Proboscis
B. Wings
C. Antennae
D. Size
Answer» D. Size
3898.

A larval stage occurs in the life history of all members of the group [CBSE PMT 1993]

A. Frog, Lizard and Cockroach
B. Ascaris, Housefly and Frog
C. Housefly, Earthworm and Mosquito
D. Butterfly, frog and Mosquito
Answer» E.
3899.

Adult Culex  and Anopheles can be distinguished with the help of [CBSE PMT 1992, 93; KCET 1998]

A. Mouth parts/colour
B. Sitting posture
C. Antennae/wings
D. Feeding habits
Answer» C. Antennae/wings
3900.

Common feature between house fly and honey bee is [Pb. PMT 2004]

A. Head
B. Mouthparts
C. Abdomen
D. Three pairs of jointed legs
Answer» E.