Animal Kingdom Question 81
Question: ‘Bat’ is classified as a mammal because
[DPMT 1987]
Options:
A) It has hairs
B) It can fly
C) It has pinna
D) It has testes
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
Bats are indeed classified as mammals, and one of the key characteristics of mammals is the presence of hair or fur. Here’s a brief explanation:
Option A: It has hairs - This is the correct answer. All mammals, including bats, have some amount of hair or fur. This is a defining characteristic of the mammalian class.
Option B: It can fly - While bats are the only mammals capable of sustained flight, the ability to fly is not exclusive to mammals (birds and insects can fly too) and is therefore not a defining characteristic of mammals.
Option C: It has pinna - While many mammals do have pinnae (the visible part of the ear), not all do. Therefore, having pinnae is not a defining characteristic of mammals.
Option D: It has testes - While male mammals do have testes, so do males of many other animal classes. Therefore, having testes is not a defining characteristic of mammals.
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