Birds like Flamingos can stand on oneIeg. Which among the following statements relating to this is/are correct ? 1. By standing on one leg Flamingos can conserve body heat and energy because they can reduce great deal of surface area for the loss of heat.

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Q: 22 (NDA-II/2011)
Birds like Flamingos can stand on one’Ieg. Which among the following statements relating to this is/are correct ?
1. By standing on one leg Flamingos can conserve body heat and energy because they can reduce great deal of surface area for the loss of heat.
2. By standing on one leg, one Flamingo makes a courtship display, which is a part of ritual prior to reproduction.
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Science

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NDA-II

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The correct answer is option 1: "1 only."

Explanation: Flamingos can stand on one leg to conserve body heat and energy. This is because when they stand on one leg, they reduce the surface area exposed to heat loss, helping to maintain their body temperature. By reducing the amount of heat lost through their legs, flamingos can conserve energy and reduce the need for additional metabolic heat production.

Option 2 states that standing on one leg is a courtship display and a part of the reproductive ritual. However, this statement is incorrect. While flamingos do engage in various courtship displays and rituals prior to reproduction, standing on one leg is not specifically tied to their courtship behavior. It is primarily a posture adopted for thermoregulation and energy conservation.

Therefore, option 1 is the correct statement, and option 2 is incorrect.

Note: It is important to carefully analyze each option and select the most accurate statement. In this case, while option 1 is correct, option 2 is not supported by scientific evidence.