UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 77
Consider the following:
- Bats
- Bears
- Rodents
The phenomenon of hibernation can be observed in which of the above kinds of animals?
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Correct answer: C
Correct Option: C
Explanation: Hibernation or comparable prolonged torpor is documented in some bats, bears and rodents, though physiology varies among species.
Statement/Pair-wise Analysis:
Statement/Item 1: Correct - Many temperate bats enter extended winter hibernation.
Statement/Item 2: Correct - Bears enter prolonged seasonal dormancy, often classified as hibernation.
Statement/Item 3: Correct - Some rodents, such as ground squirrels and marmots, hibernate.
Option-wise Analysis:
A: Incorrect - omits correct statement/item 3.
B: Incorrect - omits correct statement/items 1, 3.
C: Correct - includes all and only the correct items.
D: Incorrect - omits correct statement/items 1, 2, 3.