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SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 61

SSC MTS - 28/10/2024 - (12:30 PM - 2:30 PM) • General Awareness • Q61

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Which of the following statements about phylum Arthropoda are correct?

  1. Animals of Arthropoda have joint appendages.
  2. They have compounds eyes.
  3. These make up the majority of all animals on earth.
  4. The mode of reproduction in all Arthropods is vegetative.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Only A, B and C.

Among the statements about phylum Arthropoda:

Correct:

  1. Animals of Arthropoda have joint appendages – Arthropods possess segmented bodies with paired, jointed limbs that aid in movement, feeding, and sensory functions.

  2. They have compound eyes – Many arthropods, such as insects and crustaceans, have compound eyes that provide a wide field of vision.

  3. These make up the majority of all animals on Earth – Arthropods are the most diverse and abundant group, including insects, spiders, crustaceans, and more.

Incorrect:

  • The mode of reproduction in all Arthropods is vegetative – Arthropods reproduce sexually, not vegetatively.