1995 General Studies, all questions

UPSC Prelims 1995 · General Studies

Question 124: Environment and Ecology

The only snake that builds a nest is

aChain viper
bKing Cobra
cKrait
dSaw scaled viper

AnswerThe answer is (b).

The king cobra is the only snake that builds a nest. The female collects dry leaves and twigs into a mound, lays her eggs in it, and stays near it guarding the eggs until they hatch. The chain viper, krait and saw-scaled viper do not build nests. Remember: king cobra, the nest builder.

Why each option is right or wrong
  • (a) The chain viper gives birth to live young and builds no nest.
  • (b) Right: the king cobra.
  • (c) Kraits lay eggs but do not build nests.
  • (d) Saw-scaled vipers give birth to live young and build no nest.

Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.

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Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 1995, General Studies. UPSC's own paper isn't online; the words are from a published compilation. The paper on upsc.gov.in.