Question

Match the following adaptations observed in camel with their purpose.
$\begin{array}{cccc}& \text{Column I}& & \text{Column II}\\ \text{A}& \text{Flat padded feet}& 1& \text{To store fat}\\ \text{B}& \text{Long legs}& 2& \text{To avoid sinking in the sand while walking}\\ \text{C}& \text{Hump}& 3& \text{To stay away from the heat of the sand}\end{array}$

a) A: 3; B: 1; C: 2
b) A: 2; B: 1; C: 3
c) A: 1; B: 3; C: 2
d) A: 2; B: 3; C: 1

Answer 1

Correct answer is (d)

The adaptations that help camels to survive in the desert are:
$\bullet$ Flat padded feet: To avoid sinking in sand while walking.
$\bullet$ Long legs: To keep its body away from the hot sand in desert.
$\bullet$ Hump: A camel’s hump has fat stored in it. In case of energy requirement a camel can break down stored fat for nourishment.