Stripes on the back of the animals are the indication of (UPSC Prelims/1979)

Q. Stripes on the back of the animals are the indication of
(a) Mating habit
(b) Food habit
(c) Cave dwelling
(d) Matching of skin colour with surroundings

✅ Correct Answer: (d) Matching of skin colour with surroundings

Stripes on animals help them blend with their surroundings.
This adaptation is called camouflage.
It helps animals hide from predators or hunt prey effectively.
Examples include tiger and zebra whose stripes match their environment.

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