The flightless bird with forelimbs modified as paddle-like structures suited for swimming is known as:
- Psittacula
- Aptenodytes
- Neophron
- Struthio
Answer
(2) Aptenodytes
Solution
As per NCERT, Aptenodytes (Penguin) is a flightless bird whose forelimbs are modified into paddle-like flippers for swimming.
Struthio (Ostrich) is flightless but a runner, while Neophron (Vulture) and Psittacula (Parrot) can fly.
Answer: (2)