Animal Kingdom
Previous year questions with solutions · 2000 – 2026
121 Questions
36 Papers covered
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Year-wise statistics questions · papers · average per paper · weightage Year Questions Papers Avg / paper Weightage 2026 7 2 3.5 8.86% ↓20.3% 2025 4 1 4 11.11% ↑19.4% 2024 8 2 4 9.30% ↑14.7% 2023 3 1 3 8.11% ↑11.9% 2022 5 2 2.5 7.25% ↓42% 2021 5 1 5 12.50% ↑25% 2020 4 1 4 10.00% ↑85% 2019 2 1 2 5.41% ↓36.9% 2018 3 1 3 8.57% ↓27.1% 2017 4 1 4 11.76% ↑52.9% 2016 5 2 2.5 7.69% ↓34.1% 2015 7 2 3.5 11.67% ↓32.3% 2014 5 1 5 17.24% ↑48.7% 2013 8 2 4 11.59% ↑65.2% 2012 4 2 2 7.02% ↓13% 2011 5 2 2.5 8.06% ↑3.2% 2010 5 2 2.5 7.81% ↑9.4% 2009 3 1 3 7.14% ↓47.1% 2008 5 1 5 13.51% ↓5.4% 2007 4 1 4 14.29% ↓19% 2006 6 1 6 17.65% ↑88.2% 2005 3 1 3 9.38% ↓6.2% 2004 3 1 3 10.00% ↑3.3% 2003 3 1 3 9.68% ↑40.3% 2002 2 1 2 6.90% ↓26.4% 2001 3 1 3 9.38% ↓30.6% 2000 5 1 5 13.51%
All 121 MCQ 113 Matching 8
TopicAll Basis of Classification (Symmetry, Germ Layers, Coelom, Segmentation, Notochord) Phylum Annelida Phylum Arthropoda Phylum Coelenterata (Cnidaria) and Ctenophora Phylum Hemichordata and Chordata (Urochordata, Cephalochordata) Phylum Mollusca and Echinodermata Phylum Platyhelminthes and Aschelminthes Phylum Porifera Vertebrata: Amphibia, Reptilia, Aves, Mammalia Vertebrata: Cyclostomata, Chondrichthyes, Osteichthyes YearAll 2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000
31
Match List-I with List-II. Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
(a)-(iv), (b)-(i), (c)-(ii), (d)-(iii) (a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(i), (d)-(ii) (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(i), (d)-(ii) (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)
NEET (UG) 2021
32
Which one of the following organisms bears hollow and pneumatic long bones?
Ornithorhynchus Neophron Hemidactylus Macropus
NEET (UG) 2021
33
Bilaterally symmetrical and acoelomate animals are exemplified by
Platyhelminthes Aschelminthes Annelida Ctenophora
NEET (UG) 2020
34
Which of the following statements are true for the phylum-Chordata?
(iii) and (i) (i) and (ii) (ii) and (iii) (iv) and (iii)
NEET (UG) 2020
35
Match the following columns and select the correct option :
(a)-(iv), (b)-(i), (c)-(ii), (d)-(iii) (a)-(iii), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iv) (a)-(ii), (b)-(i), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv) (a)-(i), (b)-(iii), (c)-(ii), (d)-(iv)
NEET (UG) 2020
36
Match the following columns and select the correct option :
(a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(i), (d)-(ii) (a)-(iv), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(i) (a)-(i), (b)-(iv), (c)-(iii), (d)-(ii) (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)
NEET (UG) 2020
37
Consider following features: Select the correct option of animal groups which possess all the above characteristics
Arthropoda, Mollusca and Chordata Annelida, Mollusca and Chordata Annelida, Arthropoda and Chordata Annelida, Arthropoda and Mollusca
NEET (UG) 2019
38
Match the following organisms with their respective characteristics: Select the correct option from the following:
(a)-(ii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(iii), (d)-(i) (a)-(iii), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i) (a)-(iii), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iv) (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)
NEET (UG) 2019
39
Which of the following animals does not undergo metamorphosis?
Tunicate Starfish Earthworm Moth
NEET 2018
40
Identify the vertebrate group of animals characterised by crop and gizzard in its digestive system.
Amphibia Osteichthyes Reptilia Aves
NEET 2018
41
Which one of these animals is not a homeotherm?
Chelone Macropus Psittacula Camelus
NEET 2018
42
Important characteristic that hemichordates share with chordates is
ventral tubular nerve cord pharynx with gill slits pharynx without gill slits absence of notochord
NEET 2017
43
Which among these is the correct combination of aquatic mammals?
Dolphins, Seals, Trygon Whales, Dolphins, Seals Trygon, Whales, Seals Seals, Dolphins, Sharks
NEET 2017
44
In case of poriferans, the spongocoel is lined with flagellated cells called
oscula choanocytes mesenchymal cells ostia
NEET 2017
45
In case of poriferans, the spongocoel is lined with flagellated cells called
mesenchymal cells oscula ostia choanocytes
NEET 2017
46
Which of the following characteristic features always holds true for the corresponding group of animals?
Possess a mouth with an upper and a lower jaw – Chordata 3-chambered heart with one incompletely divided ventricle – Reptilia Cartilaginous endoskeleton – Chondrichthyes Viviparous – Mammalia
NEET 2016 (Phase 1)
47
Which one of the following characteristics is not shared by birds and mammals?
Viviparity Warm blooded nature Ossified endoskeleton Breathing using lungs
NEET 2016 (Phase 1)
48
Which of the following features is not present in the Phylum Arthropoda?
Parapodia Jointed appendages Chitinous exoskeleton Metameric segmentation
NEET 2016 (Phase 1)
49
Which of the following features is not present in Periplaneta americana?
Indeterminate and radial cleavage during embryonic development Schizocoelom as body cavity Metamerically segmented body Exoskeleton composed of N-acetylglucosamine
NEET 2016 (Phase 1)
50
Choose the correct statement
All mammals are viviparous. All cyclostomes do not possess jaws and paired fins. All reptiles have a three-chambered heart. All pisces have gills covered by an operculum.
NEET 2016 (Phase 2)
51
Body having meshwork of cells, internal cavities lined with food filtering flagellated cells and indirect development are the characteristics of Phylum
Mollusca Protozoa Coelenterata Porifera.
AIPMT 2015
52
Metagenesis refers to
occurrence of a drastic change in form during post-embryonic development presence of a segmented body and parthenogenetic mode of reproduction presence of different morphic forms alternation of generation between asexual and sexual phases of an organism.
AIPMT 2015
53
A jawless fish, which lays eggs in fresh water and whose ammocoetes larvae after metamorphosis return to the ocean is
Neomyxine Petromyzon Eptatretus Myxine
AIPMT 2015
54
Which of the following endoparasites of humans does show viviparity?
Trichinella spiralis Ascaris lumbricoides Ancylostoma duodenale Enterobius vermicularis
AIPMT 2015 (Cancelled)
55
Which of the following represents the correct combination without any exception? (Characteristics – Class)
Sucking and circular mouth; jaws absent, integument without scales; paired appendages. – Cyclostomata Body covered with feathers; skin moist and glandular, forelimbs form wings; lungs with air sacs. – Aves Mammary gland; hair on body; pinnae; two pairs of limbs. – Mammalia Mouth ventral; gills without operculum; skin with placoid scales; persistent notochord. – Chondrichthyes
AIPMT 2015 (Cancelled)
56
Which of the following animals is not viviparous?
Platypus Whale Flying fox (Bat) Elephant
AIPMT 2015 (Cancelled)
57
Which of the following characteristics is mainly responsible for diversification of insects on land?
Exoskeleton Eyes Segmentation Bilateral symmetry
AIPMT 2015 (Cancelled)
58
Select the taxon mentioned that represents both marine and fresh water species.
Echinoderms Ctenophora Cephalochordata Cnidaria
AIPMT 2014
59
Which one of the following living organisms completely lacks a cell wall?
Cyanobacteria Sea-fan ( Gorgonia) Saccharomyces Blue-green algae
AIPMT 2014
60
Planaria possesses high capacity of
metamorphosis regeneration alternation of generation bioluminescence.
AIPMT 2014