Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Some snakes are herbivorous.
2.Snakes can tolerate high temperatures and drought, reproduce quickly, and grow faster without consuming a lot of food.
3.Python snakes can survive for months with no food at all and no water.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
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[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] All three

[D] None

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 is incorrect. All snakes are carnivores. There are no herbivorous snakes.

Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Snakes can tolerate high temperatures and drought, reproduce quickly, and grow far faster than traditional sources of animal protein while consuming a lot less food. Python can survive for months with no food at all and no water.

Source: The Hindu

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