| I. Amphibians are classified on the basis of their habitat. |
| II. Reptiles are classified on the basis of the nature of their skulls. |
| III. Birds are classified on the basis of their bones. |
| IV. Mammals are classified on the basis of their mode of reproduction. |
A) Only I
B) I and II
C) Only II
D) II and IV
Correct Answer: C
Solution :
Only statement II is correct as classification of reptiles is based on temporal fossa on skull. The class-Reptilia is divided into the following sub-classes as: I. Arapsida Primitive reptiles with a solid skull roof and no temporal opening. II. Parapsid Reptiles with one temporal fossa, placed high upon the skull. III. Diapsida Reptiles with two temporal fossa IV. Synapsida Reptiles with one temporal fossa, on the lower sides of the tempera? region of the skull. V. Euryapsida Reptiles with one temporal fossa and an opening behind orbit.
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