Question
UPSC Prelims 2019 Question:
Consider the following statements
- Some species of turtles are herbivores.
- Some species of fish are herbivores.
- Some species of marine mammals are herbivores.
- Some species of snakes are viviparous.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Option 4: 1, 2, 3 and 4
Detailed Solution
Explanation:
- The green turtle is one of the largest sea turtles and the only herbivore among the different species. So, statement 1 is correct.
- Rabbitfish, tilapia and Parrotfish are algae eaters. These herbivorous fish play a fundamental role in the health and survival of coral reefs by removing the algae that robs corals of the light. So, statement 2 is correct.
- Dugong or sea cow is the marine mammal which is herbivore. So, statement 3 is correct.
- Some snakes lay eggs (Oviparous), while others give birth to living young (Viviparous). Boas, pit vipers are examples of the viviparous snakes. So, statement 4 is correct.
Therefore, option (4) is the correct answer.
Subject: Environment | Plant and Animal Anatomy
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