SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 40

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Blind snake

• Typhlops is a genus of non-venomous blind snakes belonging to the family Typhlopidae.
• These snakes are commonly known as blind snakes or worm snakes. The name "blind snake" is derived from their reduced or non-functional eyes, which are covered by scales and not visible externally.
• Typhlops species are found in various parts of the world, including Africa, Asia, the Americas, and some islands. They are adapted for a burrowing lifestyle and have cylindrical bodies with smooth scales.