Q152 / 200 · NEET 2023 (Manipur) · Zoology

Given below are two statements : Statement I: In cockroach, the forewings are transparent and prothoracic in origin. Statement II : In cockroach, the hind wings are opaque, leathery and mesothoracic in origin. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  • A
    Both Statement I and Statement II are true
  • Correct answer
    B
    Both Statement I and Statement II are false
  • C
    Statement I is correct but Statement II is false
  • D
    Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is true

Solution

Option (2) is the answer as both Statement I and Statement II are false because in cockroach the first pair of wings arises from mesothorax and not from prothorax. Moreover they are opaque, dark and leathery and not transparent as mentioned in Statement I Statement II is incorrect as the hind wings in cockroach are transparent, membranous and are metathoracic in origin.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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