NEET-UG SERIES Biology
Diversity In The Living World
17 previous year questions.
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1988 Chapter Questions 17 MCQs
01
PYQ 1988
medium
biology ID: neet-ug-
Static concept of species was put forward by
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de Candolle
2
Linnaeus
3
Theophrastus
4
Darwin.
02
PYQ 1988
medium
biology ID: neet-ug-
The term 'New Systematics' was introduced by
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Bentham and Hooker
2
Linnaeus
3
Julian Huxley
4
A.P. de Candolle.
03
PYQ 1989
medium
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'Origin of Species' was written by
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Oparin
2
Weismann
3
Lamarck
4
Darwin.
04
PYQ 1990
medium
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A taxon is
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A group of related species
2
A type of living organism
3
A group of related families
4
A taxonomic group of any ranking
05
PYQ 1999
medium
biology ID: neet-ug-
The book 'Genera Plantarum' was written by
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Engler & Prantl
2
Bentham & Hooker
3
Bessey
4
Hutchinson.
06
PYQ 2001
medium
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Which of the following less general in characters as compared to genus
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Species
2
Division
3
Class
4
Family
07
PYQ 2003
medium
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Biosystematics aims at:
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The classification of organisms based on broad morphological characters
2
Delimiting various taxa of organism and establishing their relationships
3
The classification of organisms based on their evolutionary history and establishing their phylogeny on the totality of various parameters from all fields of studies
4
Identification and arrangement of organisms on the basis of cytological characteristics
08
PYQ 2003
medium
biology ID: neet-ug-
Plants reproducing by spores such as mosses and ferns are grouped under the general term:
1
Cryptogams
2
Bryophytes
3
Sporophytes
4
Thallophytes
09
PYQ 2007
medium
biology ID: neet-ug-
ICBN stands for
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International Code of Biological Naming
2
International Code for Botanical Nomenclature
3
International Class of Biological Nomenclature
4
International Classification of Biological Nomenclature
10
PYQ 2013
medium
biology ID: neet-ug-
Which group of animals belong to the same phylum ?
1
Malarial parasite, Amoeba, Mosquito
2
Earthworm, Pinworm, Tapeworm
3
Prawn, Scorpion, Locusta
4
Sponge, Sea anemone, Starfish
11
PYQ 2013
medium
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Which one of the following is not a correct statements ?
1
Key is taxonomic aid for identification of specimens
2
Herbarium houses dried, pressed and preserved plant specimens
3
Botanical gardens have collection of living plants for reference
4
A museum has collection of photographs of plants and animals
12
PYQ 2016
medium
biology ID: neet-ug-
Nomenclature is governed by certain universal rules. Which one of the following is contrary to the rules of nomenclature ?
1
The first word in a biological name represents the genus name, and the second is a specific epithet
2
The names are written in Latin and are italicised
3
When written by hand, the names are to be underlined
4
Biological names can be written in any language
13
PYQ 2019
medium
biology ID: neet-ug-
Select the correctly written scientific name of Mango which was first described by Carolus Linnaeus:
1
Mangifera indica
2
Mangifera Indica
3
Mangifera indica Car. Linn.
4
Mangifera indica Linn.
14
PYQ 2019
medium
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Which of the following is against the rules of ICBN?
1
Hand written scientific names should be underlined.
2
Every species should have a generic name and a specific epithet.
3
Scientific names are in Latin and should be italized.
4
Generic and specific names should be written starting with small letters.
15
PYQ 2020
medium
biology ID: neet-ug-
Match the following columns and select the correct option.
1
A - (ii), B - (v), C - (i), D - (iii), E - (iv)
2
A - (iv), B - (i), C - (v), D - (iii), E - (ii)
3
A - (ii), B - (v), C - (iii), D - (i), E - (iv)
4
A - (iv), B - (i), C - (v), D - (ii), E - (iii)
16
PYQ 2024
medium
biology ID: neet-ug-
Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.
Assertion A: Members of subphylum vertebrates 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
Assertion A: Members of subphylum vertebrates 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
1
A is true but R is false.
2
A is false but R is true
3
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
4
Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
17
PYQ 2024
medium
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Match List I with List II :
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
| List - I | List – II | ||
| A. | Lemur | i. | Flying phalanger |
| B. | Bobcat | ii. | Numbat |
| C. | Anteater | iii. | Spotted cuscus |
| D. | Flying squirrels | iv. | Tasmanian tiger cat |
1
A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
2
A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
3
А-IV, В-ІІІ, C-II, D-I
4
A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I
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