General science UPPSC 2004 GS-I
Question

Which one of the following is a "fish":

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Flying fish

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Flying fish”.

Flying fish belong to the family Exocoetidae and are known for their ability to leap out of the water and glide through the air for short distances. The other options are not true fish:

1) Cray fish: A type of freshwater crustacean.
2) Cattle fish: Likely a misspelling or confusion with "cuttlefish," which is a marine mollusk.
3) Silver Fish: An insect known for its silvery appearance and fish-like movements, but it is not a fish.

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