SSC CPO (SI in Delhi Police & CAPFs) 2025 · Question 114 of 323

PASSAGE (Q.151 - Q.155) Read the passage and answer the questions: The metamorphosis of a butterfly epitomizes one of nature's most intricate and captivating with the deposition of fragile eggs, often hidden on the underside of leaves, ensuring immediate access to nourishment upon hatching. transformations. The life cycle initiates Once emerged, the larva - or caterpillar- enters a phase of relentless consumption, devouring foliage to fuel its rapid growth. During this stage, it undergoes multiple molts, shedding its rigid exoskeleton to accommodate its expanding form. This insatiable feeding period is essential for amassing the energy required for the subsequent, dramatic metamorphosis. The transition into the pupal stage, encapsulated within a chrysalis, marks an extraordinary biological phenomenon. Inside, the caterpillar's structures are enzymatically dismantled and reconstructed into entirely new forms wings, antennae, and compound eyes emerge through a sophisticated process known as histogenesis. Upon completing this hidden transformation, the adult butterfly struggles free, its crumpled wings needing to be inflated with hemolymph and dried before flight is possible. Once airborne, the butterfly's existence centres on reproduction, perpetuating the species before its ephemeral life concludes. Though often romanticized, the butterfly's life cycle underscores a rigorous narrative of survival, precision, offering profound insights into the fragile balance of ecosystems. Identify the sentence from the passage which is in the passive voice:

1. A"The caterpillar sheds its rigid exoskeleton."
2. B"The metamorphosis of a butterfly epitomizes transformation."Correct
3. C"The caterpillar's structures are enzymatically dismantled."
4. D"The butterfly inflates its wings with hemolymph."