Animal Kingdom Question 389

Question: Match column-I (contains the characteristics features) and column-II (contains the function/ location) and select the correct match from the option given below.
Column-I Column-II
A. Water canal system I. Sponges
B. Comb plates II. Help in swimming
C. Nephridia III. Presentinmollusca
D. Jointed appendages IV. Characteristics of Roundworm
E. Muscular foot V. A body part of E arthropoda
VI. Helps in reproduction
VII. Platyhelminthes
VIII. Helps in osmoregulation and excretion
IX. Eight ciliated external rows present in a body of ctenophora.

Options:

A) A-I B-IX C-VIII D-V E-III

B) A-II B-III C-VI D-IX E-V

C) A-II B-V C-I D-IV E-IX

D) A-III B-VI C-IV D-V E- I

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

A. Water canal system (I. Sponges): The water canal system is a characteristic feature of sponges, which helps in feeding, respiration, excretion, and reproduction.

B. Comb plates (IX. Eight ciliated external rows present in a body of ctenophora): Comb plates or ctenes are rows of cilia that are used for locomotion by ctenophores.

C. Nephridia (VIII. Helps in osmoregulation and excretion): Nephridia are tubular excretory structures in many invertebrates, which help in osmoregulation and excretion.

D. Jointed appendages (V. A body part of E arthropoda): Jointed appendages are characteristic features of arthropods, which include insects, spiders, and crustaceans.

E. Muscular foot (III. Present in mollusca): The muscular foot is a characteristic feature of mollusks, which is used for locomotion.