Question

Why is 'The flocks of migratory birds' mentioned?

• A. To suggest the size of antelope herds.
  
• B. To illustrate a possible source of food for large carnivores.
• C. To contrast with the habits of the antelope.
• D. To describe an aspect of the fauna of South Africa.
  

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

To suggest the size of antelope herds.

Option A is the correct answer. 'The flocks of migratory birds' is referred to suggest the large size of the antelope herds occupying the region. Birds migrate in huge numbers which is again magnified by the number of flocks. The statements of options B,C and D are incoherent in context to the migratory birds involved and, thus, are incorrect.