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
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Select the incorrect statements from the following: Choose the answer from the options given below:
A and C only B and E only B and D only C and D only
NEET (UG) 2026
2
Given below are two statements: In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct 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
RE-NEET (UG) 2026
3
While trying to find out the characteristic of a newly found animal, a researcher did the histology of an adult animal and observed a cavity with presence of mesodermal tissue towards the body wall but no mesodermal tissue was observed towards the alimentary canal. What could be the possible coelom of that animal?
Schizocoelomate Spongocoelomate Acoelomate Pseudocoelomate
NEET (UG) 2025
4
Consider the following statements : Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
B only A only C only D only
NEET (UG) 2024
5
Open Circulatory system is present in :
Palaemon, Nereis, Balanoglossus Hirudinaria, Bombyx, Salpa Anopheles, Limax, Limulus Pheretima, Musca, Pila
RE-NEET (UG) 2024
6
Which of the following pairs is an incorrect match?
Annelids and arthropods-Bilateral symmetry Sponges-Acoelomates Coelenterates and Ctenophores-Radial symmetry Platyhelminthes-Diploblastic organisation
RE-NEET (UG) 2024
7
Radial symmetry is NOT found in adults of phylum .
Hemichordata Coelenterata Echinodermata Ctenophora
NEET (UG) 2023
8
Read the following statements Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
B, C and E only C, D and E only A, B and C only A, D and E only
NEET (UG) 2021
9
Bilaterally symmetrical and acoelomate animals are exemplified by
Platyhelminthes Aschelminthes Annelida Ctenophora
NEET (UG) 2020
10
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
11
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
12
The figures (A – D) show four animals. Select the correct option with respect to a common characteristic of two of these animals. [Figure]
(A) and (B) have cnidoblasts for self-defence (A) and (D) respire mainly through body wall (C) and (D) have a true coelom (B) and (C) show radial symmetry
AIPMT 2011 (Mains)
13
Which one of the following kinds of animals are triploblastic?
Flatworms Sponges Ctenophores Corals
AIPMT 2010 (Prelims)
14
Which one of the following statements about certain given animals is correct?
Roundworms (Aschelminthes) are pseudocoelomates Molluscs are acoelomates Insects are pseudocoelomates Flatworms (Platyhelminthes) are coelomates
AIPMT 2010 (Prelims)
15
Which one of the following groups of three animals each is correctly matched with their one characteristic morphological feature?
array|l|l| Animals & Morphological features \ Scorpion, spider, cockroach & ventral solid central nervous system \ array array|l|l| Animals & Morphological features \ Cockroach, locust, Taenia & metameric segmentation \ array array|l|l| Animals & Morphological features \ Liver fluke, sea anemone, sea cucumber & bilateral symmetry \ array array|l|l| Animals & Morphological features \ Centipede, prawn, sea urchin & jointed appendages \ array
AIPMT 2008
16
Metameric segmentation is the characteristic of
Mollusca and Chordata Platyhelminthes and Arthropoda Echinodermata and Annelida Annelida and Arthropoda
AIPMT 2006
17
Which of the following animals have scattered cells with cell-tissue grade organisation?
Sponge Hydra Liver fluke Ascaris
AIPMT 2000