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Section I Q. 1
(a) What are the different modes of locomotion in Protozoa? [10] (b) Discuss in detail the shell in different groups of Molluscs. [10] (20)
Q. 2
(a) Describe the general characteristics of phylum Aschelminthes. [10] (b) Discuss different types of reproduction found in Porifera. [10] (20)
Q. 3
(a) Explain the water vascular system in Echinodermata. [10] (b) Write note on larva of various classes of Arthropoda. [10] (20)
Q. 4
Write short note on any FOUR of the following:
(a) Tagmatization [5] (b) Metamorphosis [5] (c) Nematocysts [5] (d) Polymorphism [5] (e) Body plan of triploblastic acoelomate [5] (20)
Section II Q. 5
(a) Write a detailed note on earliest known vertebrate. [10] (b) Discuss the adaptations in external structure and locomotion in mammals. [10] (20)
Q. 6
(a) What adaptations of birds promote endothermy and flight? Why is endothermy Important for birds? [10] (b) Explain in detail the causes of evolution and extinction of dinosaurs. [10] (20)
Q. 7
(a) Discuss the origin and evolution of mammals tracing their synapsid lineage. [10] (b) Describe the process of excretion and osmoregulation in amphibians. [10] (20)
Q. 8
Write short note on any FOUR of the following:
(a) Feathers [5] (b) Migration of birds [5] (c) Endothermy [5] (d) Specialized teeth in mammals [5] (e) Evolution of jaw in vertebrates [5] (20)