Q29 · UPSC Prelims 2024 · Set A · Environment and Ecology

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Consider the following :1.Butterflies2.Fish3.FrogsHow many of the above have poisonous species among them ?

A Only one
B Only two
C All three
D None

Correct answer: (c) All three

Explanation

  1. A

    Only one

    Only one. Poisonous butterflies, fish and frogs all exist.

  2. B

    Only two

    Only two. Under-counts.

  3. C

    All three

    All three. Monarchs and others; puffer/stonefish; poison-dart and some Indian frogs.

  4. D

    None

    None. Each group has toxic species.

Summary. Official key is (c) all three. Some butterflies sequester plant toxins. Many fish are venomous or poisonous (puffer, stonefish). Frogs include poison-dart species and other toxic amphibians. So butterflies, fish and frogs all have poisonous species.

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