Question

Statement I: The common name of Exocetus is flying fish.
Statement II: Exocetus has wing like pectoral fins.

• A. Both statement I and statement II are true and statement II is the correct explanation of statement !
• B. Both statement I and statement II are true but statement II is not the correct explanation of statement I
• C. Statement I is true but statement II is false
• D. Statement I is false but statement II is true

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Both statement I and statement II are true and statement II is the correct explanation of statement !

The correct option is A:

Explanation of the correct option:

Option A:

1. Exocetus belongs to the family of marine fish in the order Beloniformes and class Actinopterygii.
2. They are commonly known as flying fish or flying cod because they have long wing-like pectoral fins which enable them to fly for a considerable distance above the surface of the sea protecting them from predators.

Final answer: Both statement I and statement II are true and statement II is the correct explanation of statement I.