SSC CGL 2024 PYQ — Question 37

SSC CGL - 26 Sep 2024 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q37

Which of the following is a characteristic of both mammals and birds?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Warm-blooded.

A characteristic of both mammals and birds is that they are warm-blooded. This means both mammals and birds are endothermic, maintaining a constant body temperature regardless of the external environment. This is in contrast to cold-blooded animals, which rely on external heat sources to regulate their body temperature. While mammals and birds differ in other characteristics (like viviparity in most mammals and egg-laying in many birds), warm-bloodedness is a shared trait that helps them adapt to various environments.