Q74 · UPSC Prelims 2020 · Set A · Environment and Ecology

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With reference to India's biodiversity, Ceylon frogmouth, Coppersmith barbet, Gray-chinned minivet and White-throated redstart are

A Birds
B Primates
C Reptiles
D Amphibians

Correct answer: (a) Birds

Explanation

  1. A

    Birds

    Birds. Frogmouth, barbet, minivet, redstart — all avian.

  2. B

    Primates

    Primates. Unrelated.

  3. C

    Reptiles

    Reptiles. Unrelated.

  4. D

    Amphibians

    Amphibians. Frogmouth is a bird, not a frog.

Summary. Official key is (a) birds. Ceylon frogmouth, coppersmith barbet, grey-chinned minivet and white-throated redstart are all birds. The frogmouth name is the trap.