Question

Museums preserve larger animals and birds ________

(a) as skeletons

(b) in giant boxes

(c) by compressing and stuffing them into boxes

(d) by creating an environment that resembles their habitat so that they can survive for a long period

The question was asked during an internship interview.

My doubt stems from Living World topic in chapter The Living World of Biology – Class 11

Answer 1

Right answer is (c) by compressing and stuffing them into boxes

For explanation: Larger animals and birds are preserved in museums by compressing them into boxes. In zoological parks, animals are provided with an environment that is similar to their habitat so that they can survive for a long period.