Question

Some characters of Archaeopteryx are listed below.
(i) Presence of weak sternum
(ii) A long tail is present
(iii) Presence of free caudal vertebra
(iv) Jaws are modified into a beak
(v) Jaws are provided with similar teeth
From above how many show reptilian characteristics of Archaeopteryx?

• A. (ii), (iii), (iv)
• B. (i), (ii), (iii), (v)
• C. (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
• D. (ii), (iii), (iv), (v)

Answer 1

The correct option is B (i), (ii), (iii), (v)

“Jaws are modified into beak” is an avian characteristic of Archaeopteryx.