Q98 · UPPSC Prelims 2025 · Set A · General Studies

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Which of the following statements is/are correct?1.Dolphins and Whales breathe through blowholes.2.Earthworm breathe through their skin.Select the correct answer from the code given below:

A Only 2
B Neither 1 nor 2
C Both 1 and 2
D Only 1

Correct answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

Explanation

  1. A

    Only 2

    Only 2. Blowholes are also keyed.

  2. B

    Neither 1 nor 2

    Neither. Both NCERT respiration lines hold.

  3. C

    Both 1 and 2

    Both 1 and 2. Cetaceans breathe through blowholes. Earthworms breathe through moist skin.

  4. D

    Only 1

    Only 1. Skin breathing of earthworms is also keyed.

Summary. Official key is (c) both. Blowholes for dolphin/whale; skin for earthworm. Also note: Blowhole — Modified nostril on the head; Cutaneous — Earthworm; must stay moist; Gills — Fish; not this pair; Lungs — Frogs have lungs plus skin.