Animal Kingdom Question 123

Question: Which one of the following is egg-laying mammal [RPMT 2001; MP PMT 2001]

Options:

A) Pangolin

B) Tachyglossus

C) Porcupine

D) Bat

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

Members of order Monotremata of sub class prototheria are oviparous.

i.e.

egg laying mammals.

e.g.

Echidna (Tachyglossus), Ornitho-rhynchus (Duck billed platypus).