UPSC PYQPrelims 2021

Civil Services Examination · Question 23

Consider the following animals: 1. Hedgehog 2. Marmot 3. Pangolin To reduce the chance of being captured by predators, which of the above organisms rolls up/roll up and protects/protect its/their vulnerable parts?

  1. 1 and 2
  2. 2 only
  3. 3 only
  4. 1 and 3
Show answer & explanation

Answer: (D) 1 and 3

Explanation

Hedgehogs and pangolins roll into a ball to protect their soft underparts. Marmots flee to burrows instead.