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Pelvic fins of bony fishes are
  1. Near tail
  2. Near ventral fins
  3. In middle
  4. Anterior below pectoral fins

A
Near tail
B
Anterior below pectoral fins
C
Near ventral fins
D
In middle
Solution
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Pelvic fins are also called ventral fins and are paired. These are generally located behind the pectoral fins at the anterior end. Pectoral fins are called fish's arm and are located on each side of the body of fish.
So, the correct answer is 'Anterior below pectoral fins'.

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