Match the fish orders with their representative examples:

Question

Match the fish orders with their representative examples:

i. Chondrichthyes - 2) Scoliodon (Dogfish)

ii. Perciformes - 3) Catla

iii. Cypriniformes - 1) Labeo (Rohu)

iv. Siluriformes - 4) Clarias (Catfish)

1. A. i-2, ii-4, iii-1, iv-3
2. B. i-2, ii-3, iii-1, iv-4 (Correct answer)
3. C. i-1, ii-3, iii-2, iv-4
4. D. i-3, ii-1, iii-4, iv-2

Correct Answer

Option B — i-2, ii-3, iii-1, iv-4

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is i-2, ii-3, iii-1, iv-4.

Key Points

• Scoliodon = cartilaginous fish (Chondrichthyes); Catla = Perciformes; Labeo/Rohu = Cypriniformes; Clarias = Siluriformes (true catfishes).