Photosynthesis in Higher Plants
Previous year questions with solutions · 2000 – 2026
78 Questions
32 Papers covered
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Year-wise statistics questions · papers · average per paper · weightage Year Questions Papers Avg / paper Weightage 2026 8 2 4 7.92% ↑113.9% 2025 2 1 2 3.70% ↓29.6% 2024 6 2 3 5.26% ↑10.5% 2023 3 1 3 4.76% ↑24.8% 2022 5 2 2.5 3.82% ↑14.5% 2021 2 1 2 3.33% ↓16.7% 2020 2 1 2 4.00% ↑10% 2018 2 1 2 3.64% ↑3.6% 2017 2 1 2 3.51% ↑0.9% 2016 4 2 2 3.48% ↑279.1% 2015 1 2 0.5 0.92% ↑1.8% 2013 1 2 0.5 0.90% ↓69.1% 2012 3 2 1.5 2.91% ↑39.8% 2011 2 2 1 2.08% ↓62.5% 2010 5 2 2.5 5.56% ↑55.6% 2009 2 1 2 3.57% ↓34.5% 2008 3 1 3 5.45% ↑39.1% 2007 2 1 2 3.92% ↑15.7% 2006 2 1 2 3.39% ↓57.3% 2005 5 1 5 7.94% ↑118.3% 2004 2 1 2 3.64% ↓62.4% 2003 6 1 6 9.68% ↑209.7% 2002 2 1 2 3.12% ↓7.8% 2001 2 1 2 3.39% ↓54.2% 2000 4 1 4 7.41%
All 78 MCQ 77 Matching 1
TopicAll Biosynthetic Phase: Calvin Cycle (C3 Pathway) C4 Pathway (Hatch and Slack), Kranz Anatomy Cyclic and Non-cyclic Photophosphorylation, Chemiosmotic Hypothesis Early Experiments (Priestley, Ingenhousz, Engelmann, Van Niel, Hill) Factors Affecting Photosynthesis (Blackman's Law) Light Reaction: Photosystems and Electron Transport (Z-scheme) Photorespiration Site of Photosynthesis and Pigments Involved YearAll 2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2018 2017 2016 2015 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000
1
The enzyme required for carboxylation in the Calvin cycle is :
PEP carboxylase RuBP carboxylase – oxygenase Carboxypeptidase Hexokinase
NEET (UG) 2026
2
Find the incorrect statement(s) about photosynthesis from the following : Choose the answer from the options given below :
B and C only B and E only B only A and D only
NEET (UG) 2026
3
How many ATP and NADPH molecules are required to make one molecule of glucose through the Calvin pathway ?
12 ATP and 18 NADPH 18 ATP and 12 NADPH 6 ATP and 12 NADPH 24 ATP and 18 NADPH
NEET (UG) 2026
4
How many turns of Calvin cycle are required for the formation of three molecules of glucose?
18 6 3 1
RE-NEET (UG) 2026
5
Photorespiration reaction catalyzed by RuBisCo is shown below: RuBP + O2 3-Phosphoglycerate + X Identify “X” from the given options:
Malate Phosphoenolpyruvate 2-Phosphoglycolate Oxaloacetate
RE-NEET (UG) 2026
6
Which pigment has absorption peak at 700 nm in the photosynthetic reaction centre PS I (P700)?
Carotenoids Chlorophyll b Chlorophyll a Xanthophylls
RE-NEET (UG) 2026
7
Which of the following statements regarding photorespiration are correct?
(A) and (B) only (A) and (D) only (C) and (D) only (B) and (D) only
RE-NEET (UG) 2026
8
Select the correct sequence of experiments that led to a gradual understanding of photosynthesis in green plants.
Production of glucose role of air release of oxygen absorption spectra of chlorophyll a and b Absorption spectra of chlorophyll a and b production of glucose release of oxygen role of air Role of air release of oxygen production of glucose absorption spectra of chlorophyll a and b Release of oxygen production of glucose absorption spectra of chlorophyll a and b role of air
RE-NEET (UG) 2026
9
Which of the following statements about RuBisCO is true?
It is an enzyme involved in the photolysis of water It catalyzes the carboxylation of RuBP It is active only in the dark It has higher affinity for oxygen than carbon dioxide
NEET (UG) 2025
10
Match List-I with List-II Choose the option with all correct matches.
A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
NEET (UG) 2025
11
How many molecules of ATP and NADPH are required for every molecule of CO2 fixed in the Calvin cycle?
2 molecules of ATP and 3 molecules of NADPH 2 molecules of ATP and 2 molecules of NADPH 3 molecules of ATP and 3 molecules of NADPH 3 molecules of ATP and 2 molecules of NADPH
NEET (UG) 2024
12
Which of the following are required for the dark reaction of photosynthesis? Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A, B and C only B, C and D only C, D and E only D and E only
NEET (UG) 2024
13
Given below are two statements: In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Both Statement I and Statement II are true Both Statement I and Statement II are false Statement I is true but Statement II is false Statement I is false but Statement II is true
NEET (UG) 2024
14
Which of the following are required for the light reaction of Photosynthesis? Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A, C, D and E only C, D and E only A and B only A, C and E only
RE-NEET (UG) 2024
15
Which one of the following products diffuses out of the chloroplast during photosynthesis?
ADP NADPH O2 ATP
RE-NEET (UG) 2024
16
Observe the given figure. Identify the different stages labelled with alphabets by selecting the correct option. [figure]
A-Carboxylation, B-Regeneration, C-Reduction A-Reduction, B-Decarboxylation, C-Regeneration A-Carboxylation, B-Reduction, C-Regeneration A-Reduction, B-Carboxylation, C-Regeneration
RE-NEET (UG) 2024
17
How many ATP and NADPH are required for the synthesis of one molecule of Glucose during Calvin cycle?
18 ATP and 12 NADPH 12 ATP and 16 NADPH 18 ATP and 16 NADPH 12 ATP and 12 NADPH
NEET (UG) 2023
18
The reaction centre in PS II has an absorption maximum at
700 nm 660 nm 780 nm 680 nm
NEET (UG) 2023
19
Which of the following combinations is required for chemiosmosis?
Membrane, proton pump, proton gradient, NADP synthase Proton pump, electron gradient, ATP synthase Proton pump, electron gradient, NADP synthase Membrane, proton pump, proton gradient, ATP synthase
NEET (UG) 2023
20
Given below are two statements: In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
NEET (UG) 2022
21
Which one of the following is not true regarding the release of energy during ATP synthesis through chemiosmosis? It involves:
Breakdown of proton gradient Breakdown of electron gradient Movement of protons across the membrane to the stroma Reduction of NADP to NADPH2 on the stroma side of the membrane
NEET (UG) 2022
22
What is the role of large bundle sheath cells found around the vascular bundles in C4 plants?
To provide the site for photorespiratory pathway To increase the number of chloroplast for the operation of Calvin cycle To enable the plant to tolerate high temperature To protect the vascular tissue from high light intensity
NEET (UG) 2022
23
When one CO2 molecule is fixed as one molecule of triose phosphate, which of the following photochemically made, high energy chemical intermediates are used in the reduction phase?
2 ATP + 2 NADPH 1 ATP + 1 NADPH 1 ATP + 2 NADPH 2 ATP + 1 NADPH
NEET (UG) 2022 (Phase 2)
24
Identify the correct statements regarding chemiosmotic hypothesis: Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
B, C and E only A, B and E only A, B and D only B, C and D only
NEET (UG) 2022 (Phase 2)
25
The first stable product of CO2 fixation in Sorghum is
Phosphoglyceric acid Pyruvic acid Oxaloacetic acid Succinic acid
NEET (UG) 2021
26
Which of the following statements is incorrect?
Cyclic photophosphorylation involves both PS I and PS II Both ATP and NADPH + H+ are synthesized during non-cyclic photophosphorylation. Stroma lamellae have PS I only and lack NADP reductase Grana lamellae have both PS I and PS II
NEET (UG) 2021
27
In light reaction, plastoquinone facilitates the transfer of electrons from
PS-I to ATP synthase Cytb6f complex to PS-I PS-I to NADP+ PS-II to Cytb6f complex
NEET (UG) 2020
28
The oxygenation activity of RuBisCO enzyme in photorespiration leads to the formation of
1 molecule of 3-C compound and 1 molecule of 2-C compound 1 molecule of 3-C compound 1 molecule of 6-C compound 2 molecules of 3-C compound
NEET (UG) 2020
29
Oxygen is not produced during photosynthesis by
Cycas Green sulphur bacteria Chara Nostoc
NEET 2018
30
Which of the following is not a product of light reaction of photosynthesis?
Oxygen NADH ATP NADPH
NEET 2018