A camel is shown here with some of its body parts labelled 1-4. Some adaptations of camel are given in the following list. Select the correct match of the adaptation and the body part.

a. Stored fat can be respired to release water
b. Enclosed in membrane to limit evaporation
c. Large area makes movement more efficient
d. Can be closed to prevent entry of sand

Options

A. a-3 b-2 c-4 d-1
B. a-4 b-1 c-3 d-1
C. a-1 b-2 c-3 d-4
D. a-2 b-4 c-1 d-3

Answer

B

Explanation

In the given figure (1) is nostril, (2) is mouth, (3) is feet and (4) is hump. Hump (4) of camel stores food in the form of fat that can be respired to release water. Hence, camel can survive without eating for a long time. Nostrils (1) of camel are slit like and have flaps which close to limit evaporation and can be closed to prevent the entry of dust during storm. Feet (3) of camel are webbed and twintoed and have large pads which help it to walk on hot and slippery sand. Mouth (2) of camel is leathery and tough for chewing thorny plants found in desert.