Prelims 2019 · Environment · Question 68
Consider the following statements:<br/>1. Some species of turtles are herbivores.<br/>2. Some species of fish are herbivores.<br/>3. Some species of marine mammals are herbivores.<br/>4. Some species of snakes are viviparous.<br/><br/>Which of the statements given above are correct?
Answer
1, 2, 3 and 4
Some turtles are herbivores — Correct. Green sea turtle adults are largely herbivorous, feeding mainly on seagrasses and algae.
Some fish are herbivores — Correct. Many fish such as parrotfish and surgeonfish feed primarily on algae or aquatic plants.
Some marine mammals are herbivores — Correct. Dugong and manatee are marine mammals that graze on seagrass.
Some snakes are viviparous — Correct. Several snakes, including boas and vipers, give birth to live young.
Hence, all four statements are correct.