Question

Column A shows the different types of teeth. Find the appropriate example from column B and choose the option with the correct match.

	Column A		Column B
(a)	Heterodont	(i)	Reptiles
(b)	Secodont	(ii)	Mammals
(c)	Pleurodont	(iii)	Amphibians
(d)	Homodont	(iv)	Carnivores

• A. a-ii, b-i, c-iii, d-iv
• B. a-ii, b-i, c-iv, d-iii
• C. a-ii, b-iv, c-i, d-iii
• D. a-ii, b-iii, c-iv, d-i

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

a. Heterodont - Different types of teeth (canines, incisors, premolars and molars).
b. Secodont - Pointed cusps.
c. Pleurodont - Attached to the lateral surface of the jaw ridge.
d. Homodont - All similar types of teeth.