Q. Among the following which one lays eggs & does not produce young ones directly -
✅ Correct Answer: (C)
Echidna
Explanation:
Echidnas are monotremes, a special group of mammals that lay eggs instead of giving birth to live young. Along with the platypus, echidnas are the only egg-laying mammals.
Why not the other options?
- (A) Kangaroo → A marsupial that gives birth to live young, which continue developing in the pouch.
- (B) Whale → A marine mammal that gives birth to live young.
- (D) Porcupine → A placental mammal that gives birth to live young.
Thus, echidna is the only correct answer.
Explanation by: Official MCQ Buddy
Echidnas are monotremes, a special group of mammals that lay eggs instead of giving birth to live young. Along with the platypus, echidnas are the only egg-laying mammals.
Why not the other options?
- (A) Kangaroo → A marsupial that gives birth to live young, which continue developing in the pouch.
- (B) Whale → A marine mammal that gives birth to live young.
- (D) Porcupine → A placental mammal that gives birth to live young.
Thus, echidna is the only correct answer.