AIIMS AIIMS Solved Paper-1999

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    Directions for: The questions consist of two statements each, printed as assertion and reason. While answering these questions you are required to choose any one of the following five responses A. If both the Assertion and the Reason are true and the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion. B. If both the Assertion and the Reason are true but the Reason is not a correct explanation of Assertion. C. If the Assertion is true but the Reason is false. D. If both the Assertion and the Reason are false. E. If Assertion is false but Reason is true.

    Assertion: Birds have one ovary. Reason: This reduces the body weight for flight.

    A)  A                                           

    B)         B                                           

    C)                         C                                           

    D)                         D           

    E)         E

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    In the females of most birds, only the left ovary is developed while right ovary becomes reduced to vestigial form. It is most probably adaptation for flying habitat which reduces the body weight.


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