2021 · EnvironmentPrevious Year Question
Q23.
Consider the following animals: 1. Hedgehog 2. marmot 3. Pangolin to reduce the chance of being captured by predators, which of the above organisms rolls up/roll up and protects/protect its/their vulnerable parts?
A. 1 and 2
B. 2 only
C. 3 only
D. 1 and 3
Answer

D

Explanation

Hedgehogs are a small mammal with short limbs and a body low to the ground. When they are frightened, or annoyed, hedgehogs will roll into a ball so that an predator will feel the full brunt of its sharp spines and will then leave the hedgehog alone. Hence option 1 is correct. Marmots are relatively large ground squirrels in the genus Marmota, with 15 species living in Asia, Europe, and North America. These herbivores are active during