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Diversity in Living Organisms Test - 55

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    The largest eggs belong to:
    Solution
    Ostrich (Struthio camelus) is a large flightless bird. It is the largest living bird. The ostrich's egg is about 150mm (6 inches) in length by 125mm (5 inches) in diameter and weighs about 1.35 kg (3 pounds). It is the world's largest egg. The largest egg on record weighed 2.589 kg and was laid by an ostrich in Borlange, Sweden.
    Thus, the correct answer is option D.
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    Which one is not a specific trait of birds?
    Solution
    Bipedal locomotion is the term used to describe the form of locomotion in which an organism moves using two limbs or two feet. This kind of locomotion is shown by birds, many mammals including humans, kangaroo rats, mice, et cetera. Bipedal locomotion includes actions like walking running jumping and hopping. This feature is not a bird-specific feature while feathers, toothless beak, and wings are. 
    So the correct answer is 'Bipedal locomotion'.
  • Question 3
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    Quill feathers at the bast of wing quills are
    Solution
    Covert feathers are a set of feathers that cover other feathers. They aid in smoothening the airflow over feather and the tail of the bird. They are often used for making quills. The coverts of swans and hawks are some of  the oldest ones used for making quills
    So, the correct answer is 'Coverts'.
  • Question 4
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    Hollow bones are found in:
    Solution
    Birds have hollow bones. These bones make birds light-weighted which works in their favour while flying. 
    Out of all the options, the sparrow is a bird.
    So, the correct answer is option C.
  • Question 5
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    Kiwi/Apteryx occurs in
    Solution
    Kiwi is a native bird of New Zealand. It is almost the same size as a chicken. It is the smallest ratite It is known for laying the largest egg in the world, relative to its body size. It Is also the national animal of New Zealand.
    So, the correct answer is 'New Zealand'.
  • Question 6
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    The sharpest vision is that of 
    Solution
    Among birds, eagles, hawks, falcons, and vultures have the best eyesight during the daytime, while owls take the lead at night. Out of the given options, vultures have the best vision. Some species of birds have the ability to see as far as 10 km. They can detect a prey while flying only and can climb down right at it.
    So the correct option is 'Vulture'.
  • Question 7
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    Cassowary occurs in
    Solution
    Cassowaries are flightless birds that lack a keel on their sternum. They are mainly the natives of northeastern Australia and New Guinea. Their main diet consists of fruits; however, sometimes they might also feed on plant parts like shoots and grass seeds, fungi, and some invertebrates.
    So, the correct answer is 'New Guinea'.
  • Question 8
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    Select the odd one from the list.
    Solution
    Out of the given options, Varanus bengalensis is a reptile, while the rest of the options are birds. Varanus bengalensis is commonly known as the Bengal monitor and is found widely distributed across the Indian subcontinent. It is a large sized, terrestrial lizard.
    So, the correct answer is 'Varanus bengalensis'.
  • Question 9
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    Urinary bladder is absent in:
    Solution
    Majority of birds are uricotelic with the exception of hummingbirds which are facultatively ammonotelic. Birds do not have a urinary bladder and excrete urea as a semisolid waste along with faeces.
    So, the correct answer is option D- 'Aves'.
  • Question 10
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    Vertebrates with their forelimbs modified for flight are:
    Solution
    The forelimbs of birds are modified for flight. Their bones are hollow to make them overall light-weighted.
    So, the correct answer is option A.
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