UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2021

Consider the following animals: 1. Hedgehog 2. Marmot 3. Pangolin To reduce the chance of being captured by predators, which of the above organisms rolls up/roll up and protects/protect its/their vulnerable parts?

  1. 1 and 2
  2. 2 only
  3. 3 only
  4. 1 and 3

Answer

Correct Answer

1 and 3

Explanation

Hedgehogs and pangolins curl into a tight ball to protect their soft underparts and head from predators. Marmots (ground squirrels) do not roll up; they escape by burrowing.

Topics: animal adaptations, biodiversity, defensive rolling behaviour of hedgehog and pangolin, environment