Question

Match the items in Column A with those given in Column B and choose the correct option.

Column A	Column B
A. Limbless reptile	1. Lamprey
B. Jawless vertebrate	2. Salamander
C. Amphibian	3. Snake
D. Cartilaginous fish	4. Shark
E. Flightless	5. Ostrich

• A. A- 1, B- 2, C- 3, D- 4, E- 5
• B. A- 2, B- 1, C- 3, D- 4, E- 5
• C. A- 3, B- 1, C- 2, D- 4, E- 5
• D. A- 4, B- 2, C- 3, D- 1, E- 5
• E. A- 5, B- 2, C- 3, D- 4, E- 1

Answer 1

The correct option is C A- 3, B- 1, C- 2, D- 4, E- 5

Snakes are limbless vertebrates. They are elongated carnivorous reptiles of the order Squamata.

Lamprey is jawless fish. They belong to the order of Petromyzontiformes. They are well known for boring into the flesh of other fish to suck their blood.

Salamander is amphibian characterized by a superficially lizard-like appearance. They have slender bodies, blunt snouts, short limbs projecting at right angles to the body and the presence of a tail in both larvae and adults.

Shark is a cartilaginous fish characterized by a cartilaginous skeleton. There are five to seven gill slits on the sides of the head. There are pectoral fins that are not fused to the head.

Ostrich is a flightless bird. It belongs to the Ratite family. It is distinctive in its appearance. They have a long neck and legs and can run the fastest compared to any other bird.

Thus, the correct answer is option C.