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2016 NEET MCQ
NEET 2016 Phase 1
Which one of the following characteristics is not shared by birds and mammals?
A.
Viviparity
B.
Warm blooded nature
C.
Ossified endoskeleton
D.
Breathing using lungs
2016 NEET MCQ
NEET 2016 Phase 1
Which of the following characteristic features always holds true for the corresponding group of animals?
A.
Possess a mouth with an
upper and a lower jaw		      Chordata
B.
3-chambered heart with
one incompletely divided
ventricle		 Reptilia
C.
Cartilaginous endoskeleton Chondrichthyes
D.
Viviparous Mammalia
2015 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2015
Body having meshwork of cells, internal cavities lined with food filtering flagellated cells and indirect development are the characteristics of Phylum
A.
Mollusca
B.
Protozoa
C.
Coelenterata
D.
Porifera.
2015 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2015
Metagenesis refers to
A.
occurrence of a drastic change in form during post-embryonic development
B.
presence of a segmented body and parthenogenetic mode of reproduction
C.
presence of different morphic forms
D.
alternation of generation between asexual and sexual phases of an organisms.
2015 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2015
A jawless fish, which lays eggs in fresh water and whose ammocoetes larvae after metamorphosis return to the ocean is
A.
Neomyxine
B.
Petromyzon
C.
Eptatretus
D.
Myxine
2015 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2015 Cancelled Paper
Which of the following animals is not viviparous?
A.
Platypus
B.
Whale
C.
Flying fox (Bat)
D.
Elephant
2015 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2015 Cancelled Paper
Which of the following represents the correct combination without any exception?
A.
Characteristics Class
Sucking and circular mouth;
jaws absent,integument without
scals; paired appendages.		 Cyclostomata
B.
Characteristics Class
Body covered with feathers;
skin moist and glandular,
forelimbs form wings; lungs-
with air sacs.		 Aves             
C.
Characteristics Class
Mammary gland; hair on body;
pinnae; two pairs of limbs.
Mammalia
D.
Characteristics Class
Mouth ventral; gills without
operculum; skin with placoid
scales; persistent notochord.
Chondrichthyes
2015 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2015 Cancelled Paper
Which of the following endoparasites of humans does show viviparity?
A.
Trichinella spiralis
B.
Ascaris lumbricoides
C.
Ancylostoma duodenale
D.
Enterobius vermicularis
2015 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2015 Cancelled Paper
Which of the following characteristics is mainly responsible for diversification of insects on land?
A.
Exoskeleton
B.
Eyes
C.
Segmentation
D.
Bilateral symmetry
2014 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2014
Select the taxon mentioned that represents both marine and fresh water species.
A.
Echinoderms
B.
Ctenophora
C.
Cephalochordata
D.
Cnidaria
2014 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2014
Planaria possesses high capacity of
A.
alternation of generation
B.
regeneration
C.
bioluminescence.
D.
metamorphosis
2014 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2014
Which one of the following living organisms completely lacks a cell wall?
A.
Cyanobacteria
B.
Sea - fan (Gorgonia)
C.
Saccharomyces
D.
Blue - green algae
2014 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2014
A marine cartilaginous fish that can produce electric current is
A.
Pristis
B.
Torpedo
C.
Trygon
D.
Scoliodon.
2014 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2014
Planaria possesses high capacity of
A.
metamorphosis
B.
regeneration
C.
alternation of generation
D.
bioluminescence.
2013 NEET MCQ
NEET 2013 (Karnataka)
Which one of the following groups of animals reproduces only by sexual means?
A.
Cnidaria
B.
Porifera
C.
Protozoa
D.
Ctenophora
2013 NEET MCQ
NEET 2013 (Karnataka)
The characteristics of Class Reptilia are
A.
body covered with moist skin which is devoid of scales, the ear is represented by a tympanum, alimentary canal, urinary and reproductive tracts open into a common cloaca
B.
fresh water animals with bony endoskeleton, air-bladder to regulate buoyancy
C.
marine animals with cartilaginous endoskeleton, body covered with placoid scales
D.
body covered with dry and cornified skin, scales over the body are epidermal, they do not have external ears.
2013 NEET MCQ
NEET 2013 (Karnataka)
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?
A.
Spiracle in metathorax, trachea, tracheloes, oxygen diffuses into cells
B.
Mouth, bronchial tube, trachea, oxygen enters cells
C.
Spiracles in prothorax, tracheoles, trachea, oxygen diffuses into cells.
D.
Hypopharynx, mouth, pharynx, trachea, tissues
2013 NEET MCQ
NEET 2013 (Karnataka)
Sharks and dogfishes differ from skates and rays because
A.
gill slits are ventrally placed
B.
head and turnk are widened considerably
C.
distinct demarcation between body and tail
D.
their pectoral fins distinctly marked off from cylindrical bodies.
2013 NEET MCQ
NEET 2013 (Karnataka)
Which one of the following animals is correctly matched with its one characteristic and the taxon?
A.
Animal Characteristic Taxon
Millipede Ventral nerve
 Arachnida
B.
Animal Characteristic Taxon
Sea anemone Triploblastic
 Cnidaria
C.
Animal Characteristic Taxon
Silverfish Pectoral and
pelvic fins
 Chordata
D.
Animal Characteristic Taxon
Duckbilled
platypus		 Oviparous
 Mammalia
2013 NEET MCQ
NEET 2013
One of the representatives of Phylum Arthropoda is
A.
puffer fish
B.
flying fish
C.
cuttle fish
D.
silver fish.
2013 NEET MCQ
NEET 2013
Which of the following are correctly matched with respect to their taxonomic classification?
A.
House fly, butterfly, tse tse fly, silverfish-Insecta
B.
Spiny anteater, sea urchin, sea cucumber - Echinodermata
C.
Flying fish, cuttlefish, silverfish-Pisces
D.
Centipede, millipede, spider, scorpion-Insecta
2013 NEET MCQ
NEET 2013
Match the name of the animal (column I), with one characteristic (column II), and the phylum/class (column III) to which it belongs.
A.
Column ${\rm I}$ Column ${\rm I}$${\rm I}$ Column ${\rm I}$${\rm I}$${\rm I}$
Limulus Body covered by chitinous
exoskeleton		 Pisces
B.
Column ${\rm I}$ Column ${\rm I}$${\rm I}$ Column ${\rm I}$${\rm I}$${\rm I}$
Adamsia Radially symmetrical
 Porifera
C.
Column ${\rm I}$ Column ${\rm I}$${\rm I}$ Column ${\rm I}$${\rm I}$${\rm I}$
Petronmyzon Ectoparasite
Cyclostomata
D.
Column ${\rm I}$${\rm I}$ Column ${\rm I}$${\rm I}$ Column ${\rm I}$${\rm I}$${\rm I}$
Ichthyophis Terrestrial
 Reptilia
2013 NEET MCQ
NEET 2013
Which group of animals belong to the same phylum?
A.
Prawn, Scorpion, Locusta
B.
Sponge, Sea anemone, Starfish
C.
Malarial parasite, Amoeba, Mosquito
D.
Earthworm, Pinworm, Tapeworm
2012 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2012 Mains
Which one of the following categories of animals, is correctly described with no single exception in it?
A.
All reptiles posses scales, have a three chambered heart and are cold blooded (poikilothermal).
B.
All bony fishes have four pairs of gills and an operculum on each side.
C.
All sponges are marine and have collared cells.
D.
All mammals are viviparous and possess diaphargm for breathing.
2012 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2012 Mains
Which one of the following pairs of animals are similar to each other pertaining to the feature stated against them?
A.
Pteropus and
Ornithorhynchus		 _ Viviparity
B.
Garden lizard and
crocodile		 _ Three chambered heart
C.
Ascaris and Ancylostoma - Metameric segmentation
D.
Sea horse and flying fish - Cold blooded (poikilothermal)
2012 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2012 Prelims
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?
A.
Genus name Two characters Class/Phylum
Pila (a)  Body segmented
(b)  Mouth with radula		 Mollusca
B.
Genus name Two characters Class/Phylum
Asteria (a)  Spiny Skinned
(b)  Water vascular system		 Echinoermata
C.
Genus name Two characters Class/Phylum
Sycon (a)  Pore bearing
(b)  Canal system		 Porifera
D.
Genus name Two characters Class/Phylum
Periplaneta (a)  Jointed appendages
(b)  Chitinous exoskeleton		 Arthropoda
2012 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2012 Prelims
Pheretima and its close relatives derive nourishment from
A.
sugarcane roots
B.
decaying fallen leaves and soil organic matter
C.
soil insects
D.
small pieces of fresh fallen leaves of maize, etc.
2011 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2011 Mains
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 Biology - Animal Kingdom Question 41 English
A.
(A) and (B) have cnidoblasts for selfdefence
B.
(A) and (D) respire mainly through body wall
C.
(C) and (D) have a true coelom
D.
(B) and (C) show radial symmetry
2011 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2011 Mains
Which one of the following statements is totally wrong about the occurrence of notochord, while the other three are correct?
A.
It is present only in larval tail in ascidian.
B.
It is replaced by a vertebral column in adult frog.
C.
It is absent throughout life in humans form the very beginning.
D.
It is present throughout life in Amphioxus.
2011 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2011 Mains
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.
A-T,  B-F,  C-F,  D-T
B.
A-T,  B-T,  C-F,  D-F
C.
A-F,  B-F,  C-T,  D-T
D.
A-F,  B-T,  C-T,  D-F
2011 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2011 Mains
Ureters act as urinogenital ducts in
A.
human males
B.
human females
C.
both male and female frogs
D.
male frogs
2011 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2011 Prelims
In which one of the following the genus name, its two characters and its class/phylun are correctly matched?
A.
Genus name Two characters Class/Phylum
Ascaris (i)  Body segmented
(ii)  Males and feamales distinct		 Annelida
B.
Genus name Two characters Class/Phylum
Salamandra (i) A tympanum represents ear
(ii) Fertilization is external		 Amphibia
C.
Genus name Two characters Class/Phylum
Pteropus (i) Skin possessess
(ii) Oviparous		 Mammalia
D.
Genus name Two characters Class/Phylum
Aurelia (i) Cnidoblasts
(ii) Organ level of organization		 Coelenterata
2011 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2011 Prelims
Which one of the following groups of animals is correctly matched with its characteristic feature without any exception?
A.
Reptilia : posses 3-chambeared heart with an incomplrtrly divided ventricle
B.
Chordata : possess a mouth with an upper and a lower jaw
C.
Chondrichthyes : possess cartilaginous endoskeleton
D.
Mammalia : give birth to young ones
2011 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2011 Prelims
What will you look for to identify the sex of the following?
A.
Female Ascaris-sharply curved posterior end
B.
Male frog- a copulatory pad on the first digit of the hind limb
C.
Female cockroach-anal cerci
D.
Male shark-claspers brone on pelvic fins
2010 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2010 Mains
In which one of the following organisms its excretory organs are correctly stated?
A.
Humans :-      Kidneys, Sebaceous glands and tear glands
B.
Earthworm :-      Pharyngeal, integumentary and septal nephridia
C.
Cockroach :-      Malpighian tubules and enteric caeca
D.
Frog :-      Kidneys, skin and buccal epithelium
2010 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2010 Mains
Crocodile and penguin are similar to whale and dogfish in which one of the following features?
A.
Possess a solid single stranded central nervous system
B.
Lay eggs and guard them till they hatch
C.
Possess bony skeleton
D.
Have gill slits at some stage
2010 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2010 Prelims
Which one of the following statements about all the four of Spongilla, leech, dolphin and penguin is correct?
A.
Penguin is homoiothermic while the remaining three are poikilothermic.
B.
Leech is a fresh water form while all others are marine.
C.
Spongilla has special collared cells called choanocytes, not found in the remaining three. All arebilaterally symmetrical.
D.
All are bilaterally symmetrical.
2010 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2010 Prelims
One example of animals having a single opening to the outside that serves both as mouth as well as anus is
A.
Octopus
B.
Asterias
C.
Ascidia
D.
Fasciola.
2010 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2010 Prelims
Which one of the following kinds of animals are triploblastic?
A.
Flatworms
B.
Sponges
C.
Ctenophores
D.
Corals
2010 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2010 Prelims
Which one of the following statements about certain given animals is correct?
A.
Roundworms (Aschelminthes) are pseudo-coelomates
B.
Molluses are acoelomates
C.
Inssect are pseudocoelomates
D.
Flatworms (Platyhelminthes) are coelomates.
2009 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2009
Which one of the following pairs of animals comprises 'jawless fishes'?
A.
Mackerals and rohu
B.
Lampreys and hag fishes
C.
Guppies and hag fishes
D.
Lampreys and eels
2009 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2009
Which one of the following groups of animals is bilaterally symmetrical and triploblastic?
A.
Aschelminthes (round worms)
B.
Ctenophores
C.
Sponges
D.
Coelenterates (cnidarians)
2009 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2009
If a live earthworm is pricked with a needle on its outer surface without damaging its gut, the fluid that comes out is
A.
coelomic fluid
B.
haemolymph
C.
slimy mucus
D.
excretory fluid.
2008 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2008
Which one of the following is not a characteristic of Phylum Annelida?
A.
Pseudocoelom
B.
Ventral nerve cord
C.
Closed circulatory system
D.
Segmentation
2008 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2008
Which one of the following phyla is correctly matched with its two general characteristics?
A.
echinodermata - pentamerous radial symmetry and mostly internal fertilization
B.
Mollusca - normally oviparous and development through a trochophore or veliger larva
C.
Arthropoda - body divided into head, thorax and abdomen and respiration by tracheae
D.
Chordata - notochord at some stage and separate anal and urinary openings to the outside.
2008 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2008
Which one of the following groups of three animals each is correctly matched with their one characteristic morphological feature?
A.
Animals Morphological features
Scorpion, spider, ventral solid central cockroach
nervous system
B.
Animals Morphological features
Cockroach, locust,
Taenia		 metameric segmentation
C.
Animals Morphological features
Liver fluke, sea anemone,
sea cucumber		 bilateral symmetry
D.
Animals Morphological features
Centipede, prawn, sea
urchin		 jointed appendages
2008 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2008
Ascaris is characterized by
A.
presence of true coelom but absence of metamerism
B.
presence of true coelom and metamerism (metamerisation)
C.
absence of true coelom but presence of metamerism
D.
presence of neither true coelom nor metamerism.
2008 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2008
Which one of the following pairs of items correctly belongs to the category of organs mentioned against it?
A.
Nephridia of earthworm and Malpighian tubules of cockroach - excretory organs
B.
wings of honey bee and wings of crow homologous organs
C.
Thorn of Bougainvillea and tendrils of Cucurbita - analogous organs
D.
Nictitating membrane and blind spot in human eye - vestigial organs
2008 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2008
Which one of the following in birds, indicates their reptilian ancestry?
A.
Two special chambers crop and gizzard in their digestive tract
B.
Eggs with a calcareous shell
C.
Scales on their hind limbs
D.
Four-chambered heart
2007 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2007
What is true about Nereis, scorpion, cockroach and silver fish?
A.
They all possess dorsal heart.
B.
None of them is aquatic.
C.
They all belong to the same phylum.
D.
They all have jointed paired appendages.