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UPSC 2010: King Cobra is the only snake that makes its own nest. Why does it make its nest?
(a)It is a snake-eater and the nest helps attract other snakes
(b)It is a viviparous snake and needs a nest to give birth to its offspring
(c)It is an oviparous snake and lays its eggs in the nest and guards the nest until they are hatched
(d)It is a large, cold blooded animal, and needs a nest to hibernate in the cold season
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (c) It is an oviparous snake and lays its eggs in the nest and guards the nest until they are hatched
The female King Cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) is the only snake that builds a nest; it is oviparous and constructs a leaf-litter mound, lays its eggs inside and remains to guard them until they hatch. This matches option (c); the other options misdescribe its reproductive mode or purpose.([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_cobra))
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The correct answer is option (c): It is an oviparous snake and lays its eggs in the nest and guards the nest until they are hatched. Watch the detailed video explanation in our Sherlocking Prelims course on UnlockIAS.
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2010, GS Paper 1, as Question 103. It falls under Environment & Ecology > Ecosystems & Ecology Concepts.
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This question is rated "easy". It tests basic recall and most well-prepared aspirants should answer it correctly.
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