$A$. Pharynx is perforated by gill slits.
$B$. Notochord is absent.
$C$. Central nervous system is dorsal.
$D$. Heart is dorsal if present.
$E$. Post anal tail is absent.
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
- A$ A, B , D$ only
- ✓$B, D, E$ only
- C$B, C, D$ only
- D$A , C$ only
The correct answer is option no. ($2$) as the features of non-chordates among the given statements are:
$B$. Notochord is absent.
$D$. Heart is dorsal if present.
$E$. Post anal tail is absent.
Statements $A$ and $C$ are features of chordates.
Hence, option ($2$) is correct and options ($1$), ($3$) and ($4$) are incorrect.


