Animal Kingdom · Biology · NEET
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
1
Match List-I with List-II.
| List - I | List - II | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| (A) | Chondrichthyes | (I) | Clarias |
| (B) | Cyclostomata | (II) | Carcharodon |
| (C) | Osteichthyes | (III) | Myxine |
| (D) | Amphibia | (IV) | Ichthyophis |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
NEET 2024 (Re-Examination)
2
Open Circulatory system is present in :
NEET 2024 (Re-Examination)
3
Which of the following pairs is an incorrect match?
NEET 2024 (Re-Examination)
4
Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.
Assertion A: Members of subphylum vertebrata possess notochord during the embryonic period. The notochord is replaced by a cartilaginous or bony vertebral column in the adult.
Reason R: Thus all chordates are vertebrates not all vertebrates are chordates.
In the light of the above statements choose the correct answer from the option given below.
NEET 2024 (Re-Examination)
5
Match List I with List II:
| List - I | List - II | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| A. | Pleurobrachia | I. | Mollusca |
| B. | Radula | II. | Ctenophora |
| C. | Stomochord | III. | Osteichthyes |
| D. | Air bladder | IV. | Hemichordata |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
NEET 2024
6
Consider the following statements :
A. Annelids are true coelomates
B. Poriferans are pseudocoelomates
C. Aschelminthes are acoelomates
D. Platyhelminthes are pseudocoelomates
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
NEET 2024
7
Match List I with List II :
| List - I | List - II | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| A. | Pterophyllum | I. | Hag fish |
| B. | Myxine | II. | Saw fish |
| C. | Pristis | III. | Angel fish |
| D. | Exocoetus | IV. | Flying fish |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
NEET 2024
8
The following are the statements about non-chordates:
A. Pharynx is perforated by gill slits.
B. Notochord is absent.
C. Central nervous system is dorsal.
D. Heart is dorsal if present.
E. Post anal tail is absent.
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
NEET 2024
9
Match List-I with List-II.
| List - I | List - II | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| (A) | Contractile vacuole | (I) | Asterias |
| (B) | Water vascular system | (II) | Amoeba |
| (C) | Canal system | (III) | Spongilla |
| (D) | Flame cells | (IV) | Taenia |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
NEET 2023 Manipur
10
Select the correct statements :
(A) Platyhelminthes are triploblastic pseudocoelomate and bilaterally symmetrical organisms.
(B) Ctenophores reproduce only sexually and fertilization is external.
(C) In tapeworm, fertilization is internal but sexes are not separate.
(D) Ctenophores are exclusively marine, diploblastic and bioluminescent organisms.
(E) In sponges, fertilization is external and development is direct.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
NEET 2023 Manipur
11
Radial symmetry is NOT found in adults of phylum ______.
NEET 2023
12
Select the correct statements with reference to chordates.
A. Presence of a mid-dorsal, solid and double nerve cord.
B. Presence of closed circulatory system.
C. Presence of paired pharyngeal gill slits.
D. Presence of dorsal heart
E. Triploblastic pseudocoelomate animals.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
NEET 2023
13
The unique mammalian characteristics are :
NEET 2023
14
Which of the following animals has three chambered heart?
NEET 2022 Phase 2
15
Match List-I with List-II
| List - I | List - II | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| (a) | Chlamydomonas | (i) | Conidia |
| (b) | Penicillium | (ii) | Zoospores |
| (c) | Hydra | (iii) | Gemmules |
| (d) | Sponge | (iv) | Buds |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
NEET 2022 Phase 2
16
Select the incorrect statements with respect to Cyclostomes:
(a) They lack scales and paired fins.
(b) They have circular mouth with jaws.
(c) They bear 6-15 pairs of gills.
(d) They migrate to deep sea for spawning.
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
NEET 2022 Phase 2
17
Exoskeleton of arthropods is composed of:
NEET 2022 Phase 1
18
Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : All vertebrates are chordates but all chordates are not vertebrates.
Reason (R) : Notochord is replaced by vertebral column in the adult vertebrates.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the option given below:
NEET 2022 Phase 1
19
Match the following :
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
| List-I | List-II | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| (a) | Physalia | (i) | Pearl oyster |
| (b) | Limulus | (ii) | Portuguese Man of War |
| (c) | Ancylostoma | (iii) | Living fossil |
| (d) | Pinctada | (iv) | Hookworm |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
NEET 2021
20
Read the following statements
(1) Metagenesis is observed in Helminths.
(2) Echinoderms are triploblastic and coelomate animals.
(3) Round worms have organ-system level of body organization.
(4) Comb plates present in ctenophores help in digestion.
(5) Water vascular system is characteristic of Echinoderms.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
(1) Metagenesis is observed in Helminths.
(2) Echinoderms are triploblastic and coelomate animals.
(3) Round worms have organ-system level of body organization.
(4) Comb plates present in ctenophores help in digestion.
(5) Water vascular system is characteristic of Echinoderms.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
NEET 2021
21
Match List-I with List-II.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
| List-I | List-II | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| (a) | Metamerism | (i) | Coelenterata |
| (b) | Canal system | (ii) | Ctenophora |
| (c) | Comb plates | (iii) | Annelida |
| (d) | Cnidoblasts | (iv) | Porifera |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
NEET 2021
22
Which one of the following organisms bears hollow and pneumatic long bones?
NEET 2021
23
Bilaterally symmetrical and acoelomate animals are exemplified by
NEET 2020 Phase 1
24
Which of the following statements are true for the phylum-Chordata
(i) In Urochordata notochord extends from head to tail and it is present throughout their life.
(ii) In Vertebrata notochord is present during the embryonic period only.
(iii) Central nervous system is dorsal and hollow.
(iv) Chordata is divided into 3 subphyla: Hemichordata, Tunicata and Cephalochordata.
(i) In Urochordata notochord extends from head to tail and it is present throughout their life.
(ii) In Vertebrata notochord is present during the embryonic period only.
(iii) Central nervous system is dorsal and hollow.
(iv) Chordata is divided into 3 subphyla: Hemichordata, Tunicata and Cephalochordata.
NEET 2020 Phase 1
25
If the head of cockroach is removed, it may live for few days because
NEET 2020 Phase 1
26
Match the following columns and select the correct option :
| Column-I | Column-II |
|---|---|
| (a) Gregarious, polyphagous pest |
(i) Asterias |
| (b) Adult with radial symmetry and larva with bilateral symmetry |
(ii) Scorpion |
| (c) Book lungs | (iii) Ctenoplana |
| (d) Bioluminescence | (iv) Locusta |
NEET 2020 Phase 1
27
Match the following columns and select the correct option :
| Column-I | Column-II |
|---|---|
| (a) 6-15 pairs of gill slits | (i) Trygon |
| (b) Heterocercal | (ii) Cyclostomes |
| (c) Air Bladder | (iii) Chondrichthyes |
| (d) Poison sting | (iv) Osteichthyes |
NEET 2020 Phase 1
28
Consider following features:
(a) Organ system level of organisation
(b) Bilateral symmetry
(c) True coelomates with segmentation of body
Select the correct option of animal groups which possess all the above characteristics
(a) Organ system level of organisation
(b) Bilateral symmetry
(c) True coelomates with segmentation of body
Select the correct option of animal groups which possess all the above characteristics
NEET 2019
29
Match the following organisms with their respective characteristics:
Select the correct option from the following :
| (a) | Pila | (i) | Flame cells |
|---|---|---|---|
| (b) | Bombyx | (ii) | Comb plates |
| (c) | Pleurobrachia | (iii) | Radula |
| (d) | Taenia | (iv) | Malpighian |
Select the correct option from the following :
NEET 2019
30
Which of the following animals does not undergo metamorphosis?
NEET 2018
31
Identify the vertebrate group of animals characterised by crop and gizzard in its digestive system.
NEET 2018
32
Which one of these animals is not a homeotherm?
NEET 2018
33
In case of poriferans, the spongocoel is lined
with flagellated cells called
NEET 2017
34
Which among these is the correct combination of aquatic mammals?
NEET 2017
35
Important characteristic that hemichordates share with chordates is
NEET 2017
36
In case of proiferans, the spongocoel is lined with flagellated cells called
NEET 2017
37
Which of the following represents order of 'Horse'?
NEET 2017
38
Choose the correct statement
NEET 2016 Phase 2
39
Match column I with column II for housefly classification and select the correct option using the codes given below.
| Column $${\rm I}$$ | Column $${\rm I}$$$${\rm I}$$ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (A) | Family | (i) | Diptera | |
| (B) | Order | (ii) | Arthropoda | |
| (C) | Class | (iii) | Muscidae | |
| (D) | Phylum | (iv) | Insecta | |
NEET 2016 Phase 2
40
Which one of the following characteristics is not shared by birds and mammals?
NEET 2016 Phase 1
41
Which of the following features is not present in the Phylum Arthropoda?
NEET 2016 Phase 1
42
Which of the following characteristic features always holds true for the corresponding group of animals?
NEET 2016 Phase 1
43
Body having meshwork of cells, internal cavities lined with food filtering flagellated cells and indirect development are the characteristics of Phylum
AIPMT 2015
44
Metagenesis refers to
AIPMT 2015
45
A jawless fish, which lays eggs in fresh water and whose ammocoetes larvae after metamorphosis return to the ocean is
AIPMT 2015
46
Which of the following characteristics is mainly responsible for diversification of insects on land?
AIPMT 2015 Cancelled Paper
47
Which of the following endoparasites of humans does show viviparity?
AIPMT 2015 Cancelled Paper
48
Which of the following represents the correct combination without any exception?
AIPMT 2015 Cancelled Paper
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Which of the following animals is not viviparous?
AIPMT 2015 Cancelled Paper
50
Planaria possesses high capacity of
AIPMT 2014
51
Which one of the following living organisms completely lacks a cell wall?
AIPMT 2014
52
Select the taxon mentioned that represents both marine and fresh water species.
AIPMT 2014
53
Planaria possesses high capacity of
AIPMT 2014
54
A marine cartilaginous fish that can produce electric current is
AIPMT 2014
55
Sharks and dogfishes differ from skates and rays because
NEET 2013 (Karnataka)
56
Which one of the following animals is correctly matched with its one characteristic and the taxon?
NEET 2013 (Karnataka)
57
Which one of the following is one of the paths followed by air or O2 during respiration in the adult male Periplaneta americana it enters the animal body?
NEET 2013 (Karnataka)
58
Which one of the following groups of animals reproduces only by sexual means?
NEET 2013 (Karnataka)
59
The characteristics of Class Reptilia are
NEET 2013 (Karnataka)
60
Which group of animals belong to the same phylum?
NEET 2013
61
Match the name of the animal (column I), with one characteristic (column II), and the phylum/class (column III) to which it belongs.
NEET 2013
62
One of the representatives of Phylum Arthropoda is
NEET 2013
63
Which of the following are correctly matched with respect to their taxonomic classification?
NEET 2013
64
Which one of the following pairs of animals are similar to each other pertaining to the feature stated against them?
AIPMT 2012 Mains
65
Which one of the following categories of animals, is correctly described with no single exception in it?
AIPMT 2012 Mains
66
Pheretima and its close relatives derive nourishment from
AIPMT 2012 Prelims
67
In which one of the following, the genus name, its two characters and its phylum are not correctly matched, whereas the remaining three are correct?
AIPMT 2012 Prelims
68
Which one of the following statements is totally wrong about the occurrence of notochord, while the other three are correct?
AIPMT 2011 Mains
69
The figures (A – D) show four animals. Select
the correct option with respect to a common
characteristic of two of these animals.
AIPMT 2011 Mains
70
Ureters act as urinogenital ducts in
AIPMT 2011 Mains
71
Consider the following four statements (A$$-$$D) related to the common frog Rana tigrina, and select the correct option starting which ones are true (T) and which ones are false (F). Statements:
A. On dry land it would die due to lack of O2 if its mouth is forcibly kept closed for a few days.
B. It has four-chambered heart.
C. On dry land it turns uricotelic from ureotelic.
D. Its life-history is carried out in pond water.
A. On dry land it would die due to lack of O2 if its mouth is forcibly kept closed for a few days.
B. It has four-chambered heart.
C. On dry land it turns uricotelic from ureotelic.
D. Its life-history is carried out in pond water.
AIPMT 2011 Mains
72
In which one of the following the genus name, its two characters and its class/phylun are correctly matched?
AIPMT 2011 Prelims
73
Which one of the following groups of animals is correctly matched with its characteristic feature without any exception?
AIPMT 2011 Prelims
74
What will you look for to identify the sex of the following?
AIPMT 2011 Prelims
75
Crocodile and penguin are similar to whale and dogfish in which one of the following features?
AIPMT 2010 Mains
76
In which one of the following organisms its excretory organs are correctly stated?
AIPMT 2010 Mains
77
Which one of the following statements about certain given animals is correct?
AIPMT 2010 Prelims
78
Which one of the following kinds of animals are triploblastic?
AIPMT 2010 Prelims
79
Which one of the following statements about all the four of Spongilla, leech, dolphin and penguin is correct?
AIPMT 2010 Prelims
80
One example of animals having a single opening to the outside that serves both as mouth as well as anus is
AIPMT 2010 Prelims
81
Which one of the following groups of animals is bilaterally symmetrical and triploblastic?
AIPMT 2009
82
Which one of the following pairs of animals comprises 'jawless fishes'?
AIPMT 2009
83
If a live earthworm is pricked with a needle on its outer surface without damaging its gut, the fluid that comes out is
AIPMT 2009
84
Which one of the following in birds, indicates their reptilian ancestry?
AIPMT 2008
85
Which one of the following phyla is correctly matched with its two general characteristics?
AIPMT 2008
86
Which one of the following groups of three animals each is correctly matched with their one characteristic morphological feature?
AIPMT 2008
87
Ascaris is characterized by
AIPMT 2008
88
Which one of the following pairs of items correctly belongs to the category of organs mentioned against it?
AIPMT 2008
89
Which one of the following is not a characteristic of Phylum Annelida?
AIPMT 2008
90
Which one of the following is a matching pair of body feature and the animal possessing it?
AIPMT 2007
91
Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
| Animals | Morphological features | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| (i) | Crocodile | - | 4-chambered heart |
| (ii) | Sea urchin | - | Parapodia |
| (iii) | Obelia | - | Metagenesis |
| (iv) | Lemur | - | Thecodont |
AIPMT 2007
92
What is true about Nereis, scorpion, cockroach and silver fish?
AIPMT 2007
93
What is common between parrot, platypus and kangaroo?
AIPMT 2007
94
Two common characters found in centipede, cockroach, and crab are
AIPMT 2006
95
Biradial symmetry and lack of cnidoblasts are the characteristic of
AIPMT 2006
96
In which one of the following sets of animals do all the four give birth to young ones?
AIPMT 2006
97
Which one of the following is not a living fossil?
AIPMT 2006
98
Annual migration does not occur in the case of
AIPMT 2006
99
Which one of the following is a matching set of a phylum and its three examples?
AIPMT 2006
100
Metameric segmentation is the characteristic of
AIPMT 2006
101
What is common about Trypanosoma, Noctiluca, Monocystis and Giardia?
AIPMT 2006
102
Which one of the following characters is not typical of the class mammalia?
AIPMT 2005
103
Which of the following unicellular organisms has a macronucleus for trophic function and one or more micronuclei for reproduction?
AIPMT 2005
104
The world's highly prized wool yielding
'Pashmina' breed is -
AIPMT 2005
105
From the following statements select the wrong one
AIPMT 2005
106
In contrast to annelids the platyhelminthes show
AIPMT 2005
107
In Arthropoda, hend and thorax are often used to form cephalothorax, but in which one of the following classes, is the body divided into head thorax and abdomen?
AIPMT 2004
108
The animals with bilateral symmetry in young stage, and radial pentamerous symmetry in the adult stage, belong to the Phylum
AIPMT 2004
109
Presence of gills in the tadpole of frog indicates that
AIPMT 2004
110
Uricotelism is found in
AIPMT 2004
111
One of the following is a very unique feature of the mammalian body
AIPMT 2004
112
When a fresh-water protozoan possessing a contractile vacuole, is placed in a glass containing marrine water, the vacuole will
AIPMT 2004
113
Sycon belongs to a group of animals, which are best described as
AIPMT 2003
114
Given below are four matchings of an animal and its kind of respiratory organ :
(A) Silver fish $$-$$ Trachea
(B) Scorpion $$-$$ Book lung
(C) Sea squirt $$-$$ Pharyngeal slits
(D) Dolphin $$-$$ Skin
The correct matchings are
(A) Silver fish $$-$$ Trachea
(B) Scorpion $$-$$ Book lung
(C) Sea squirt $$-$$ Pharyngeal slits
(D) Dolphin $$-$$ Skin
The correct matchings are
AIPMT 2003
115
Systemic heart refers to
AIPMT 2003
116
The chief advantage of encystment of an Amoeba is
AIPMT 2003
117
Bartholin's glands are situated
AIPMT 2003
118
During the life-cycle, Fasciola hepatica (liver fluke) infects its intermediate host and primary host at the following larval stages respectively
AIPMT 2003
119
Ommatidia serve the purpose of photoreception in
AIPMT 2003
120
Which one of the following is a matching pair of an animal and a certain phenomenon it exhibits?
AIPMT 2003
121
In which of the following animals nerve cell is present but brain is absent?
AIPMT 2002
122
In which of the following animals dimorphic nucleus is found?
AIPMT 2002
123
In protozoa like Amoeba and Paramecium, the organ for osmoregulation is
AIPMT 2002
124
In which of the following, notochord is present in embryonic stage?
AIPMT 2002
125
In Hydra, waste material of food digestion and nitrogenous waste material are removed respectively from
AIPMT 2001
126
In which of the following animals post anal tail is found?
AIPMT 2001
127
In which of the following animals, haemocyanin pigment is found?
AIPMT 2001
128
What is true for mammalia?
AIPMT 2000
129
Which of the following characters is absent in all chordates?
AIPMT 2000
130
What happens if bone of frog is kept in dilute hydrochloric acid?
AIPMT 2000
131
Similarly in Ascaris lumbricoides and Anopheles stephensi is
AIPMT 2000
132
Which of the following animals have scattered cells with cell - tissue grade organisation?
AIPMT 2000
133
Cleavage in mammals is
AIPMT 2000