MCQ
The unique mammalian characteristics are:
  • A
    pinna, monocondylic skull and mammary glands
  • B
    hairs, tympanic membrane and mammary glands
  • hairs, pinna and mammary glands
  • D
    hairs, pinna and indirect development

Answer

Correct option: C.
hairs, pinna and mammary glands
c
Option (3) is correct answer because presence of hairs, pinna and mammary glands are unique features of mammals.

Options (2), (3) and (4) are not correct because, monocondylic skull is present in reptiles and aves whereas mammals have dicondylic skull. Tympanic membrane is present in amphibians also, so it is not considered as unique feature.

Indirect development is not seen in mammals.

Need a full question paper?

Generate a complete, print-ready paper with questions like this in minutes — across 16+ boards, with answer keys.

Start Generating Free