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NEET 2024 Zoology Question 177 Solution

Topic: Animal Kingdom · Official NTA Booklet Code T1
NEET 2024 Zoology Question 177: Diagnostic Morphological Features Across Animal Phyla

Question

Match List I with List II. List I: A. Pleurobrachia; B. Radula; C. Stomochord; D. Air bladder. List II: I. Mollusca; II. Ctenophora; III. Osteichthyes; IV. Hemichordata. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Verified Against NTA Final Answer Key
Option (4) : A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
📚 Animal Kingdom Easy
📋 Given Parameters & Problem Setup
List I (Organisms / Features) A: Pleurobrachia; B: Radula; C: Stomochord; D: Air bladder
List II (Phyla / Classes) I: Mollusca; II: Ctenophora; III: Osteichthyes; IV: Hemichordata
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The 30-Second Exam Hall Shortcut: ⚡ Taxonomic Feature Lock

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Pleurobrachia = Ctenophora (comb jelly II); Radula = Mollusca (rasping organ I); Stomochord = Hemichordata (collar rudimentary structure IV); Air bladder = Osteichthyes (buoyancy III)! Match: A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III!

1 A. Pleurobrachia: Ctenophora (comb jellies / sea walnuts) (II).
2 B. Radula: File-like rasping organ for feeding in Mollusca (I).
3 C. Stomochord: Rudimentary structure in collar region of Hemichordata (IV).
4 D. Air bladder: Hydrostatic buoyancy organ present in Osteichthyes (bony fishes) (III).
5 Matching order: A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III -> Option (4) / D.
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Why You Can 100% Trust This Shortcut: NCERT Biology · Animal Kingdom (Non-chordates and Chordate Diagnostic Characters)
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Step-by-Step Rigorous Workflow & Mathematical Proof

Step 1

Match Ctenophore and Mollusc Features

Pleurobrachia and Ctenoplana are prominent model organisms representing phylum Ctenophora (A -> II). The mouth of molluscs contains a file-like rasping organ for feeding, called radula (B -> I).

Step 2

Match Hemichordate and Bony Fish Adaptations

Hemichordates have a rudimentary structure in the collar region called stomochord, a structure similar to notochord (C -> IV). In class Osteichthyes (bony fishes), air bladder is present which regulates buoyancy, preventing them from sinking (D -> III).

Step 3

Assemble Combination

A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III corresponds to Option (4).

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4-Option Deep Scan
1 (1)
✗ Incorrect
Verdict & Scientific Reason:

Mismatches Radula with Hemichordata.

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Student Fallacy (Why candidates pick this trap): Mismatches Radula with Hemichordata.
2 (2)
✗ Incorrect
Verdict & Scientific Reason:

Mismatches Pleurobrachia with Hemichordata.

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Student Fallacy (Why candidates pick this trap): Mismatches Pleurobrachia with Hemichordata.
3 (3)
✗ Incorrect
Verdict & Scientific Reason:

Mismatches Stomochord with Osteichthyes.

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Student Fallacy (Why candidates pick this trap): Mismatches Stomochord with Osteichthyes.
4 (4)
✓ 100% Correct
Verdict & Scientific Reason:

Accurately pairs all four anatomical structures and organisms with their taxonomic phyla/classes.

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Why this is airtight: None.
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NTA Trap Alert: Air Bladder in Osteichthyes vs Chondrichthyes

Confusing cartilaginous fishes (Chondrichthyes, which lack air bladder and must swim constantly) with bony fishes (Osteichthyes, which possess air bladder).

🛡️ How to avoid the -1 mark: Remember: Osteichthyes have an air bladder for buoyancy; Chondrichthyes lack an air bladder.
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Core NEET Syllabus Standard

Biology Core Zoology · Animal Kingdom Standard Benchmark
Core Scientific Principle Tested:

"Ctenophora examples: Pleurobrachia and Ctenoplana. Mollusca mouth contains a file-like rasping organ called radula. Hemichordates have a rudimentary structure in collar region called stomochord. In Osteichthyes, air bladder is present which regulates buoyancy."

Syllabus Focus: Diagnostic Morphological Features Across Animal Phyla
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