Question

"Batesian mimicry' helps the _________________ .

• A. reptiles do mimicry
• B. harmless reptiles escape
• C. poisonous reptiles escape
• D. reptiles sleep

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

harmless reptiles escape

Of the four given options, 'harmless reptiles escape' is the correct answer. It is mentioned in the fourth line of the passage,''A harmless snake may look like a poisonous snake'', just before referring it as Batesian Mimicry. It is mentioned as a method used by harmless reptiles, to save their lives from their enemies, by mimicking the appearances of a poisonous snake.

The other three options do not count as the method is neither used by poisonous snakes nor for them to sleep or do mimicry.