Breathing and Exchange of Gases
Previous year questions with solutions · 2000 – 2026
49 Questions
27 Papers covered
5.06% ↑82.3% Weightage in 2026
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Year-wise statistics questions · papers · average per paper · weightage Year Questions Papers Avg / paper Weightage 2026 4 2 2 5.06% ↑82.3% 2025 1 1 1 2.78% ↓40.3% 2024 4 2 2 4.65% ↑72.1% 2023 1 1 1 2.70% ↓53.4% 2022 4 2 2 5.80% ↑15.9% 2021 2 1 2 5.00% →0% 2020 2 1 2 5.00% ↓7.5% 2019 2 1 2 5.41% ↓36.9% 2018 3 1 3 8.57% ↑191.4% 2017 1 1 1 2.94% ↓61.8% 2016 5 2 2.5 7.69% ↑130.8% 2015 2 2 1 3.33% ↓3.3% 2014 1 1 1 3.45% ↑137.9% 2013 1 2 0.5 1.45% ↓17.4% 2012 1 2 0.5 1.75% ↓72.8% 2011 4 2 2 6.45% ↑37.6% 2010 3 2 1.5 4.69% ↓1.6% 2009 2 1 2 4.76% ↓46% 2006 3 1 3 8.82% ↑32.4% 2004 2 1 2 6.67% ↑106.7% 2003 1 1 1 3.23%
All 49 MCQ 43 Matching 6
TopicAll Disorders of the Respiratory System Exchange of Gases (Partial Pressures) Mechanism of Breathing Regulation of Respiration Respiratory Organs in Animals, Human Respiratory System Respiratory Volumes and Capacities Transport of Gases, Oxygen Dissociation Curve YearAll 2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2006 2004 2003
⚠ 1 of these questions are out of the current syllabus (marked on the question).
1
Match List I with List II :
A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
NEET (UG) 2026
2
In humans, respiration occurs in the following steps. Arrange these steps in the correct order. Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
A, B, C, D, E C, A, B, E, D C, B, E, A, D E, A, C, D, B
NEET (UG) 2026
3
Match List-I with List-II.
A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
NEET (UG) 2026
4
Sponges exchange O2 with CO2 by .
gills simple diffusion over their entire body surfaces moist cuticle tracheal tubes
RE-NEET (UG) 2026
5
Match List-I with List-II Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
NEET (UG) 2025
6
Match List I with List II: Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
NEET (UG) 2024
7
Which of the following factors are favourable for the formation of oxyhaemoglobin in alveoli?
High pO2 and High pCO2 High pO2 and Lesser H+ concentration Low pCO2 and High H+ concentration Low pCO2 and High temperature
NEET (UG) 2024
8
Match List-I with List-II: Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
RE-NEET (UG) 2024
9
Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.
A is true but R is false. A is false but R is true. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
RE-NEET (UG) 2024
10
Vital capacity of lung is .
IRV + ERV + TV + RV IRV + ERV + TV − RV IRV + ERV + TV IRV + ERV
NEET (UG) 2023
11
Under normal physiological conditions in human beings every 100 ml of oxygenated blood can deliver ml of O2 to the tissues.
2 ml 5 ml 4 ml 10 ml
NEET (UG) 2022
12
Which of the following is not the function of conducting part of respiratory system?
It clears inhaled air from foreign particles Inhaled air is humidified Temperature of inhaled air is brought to body temperature Provides surface for diffusion of O2 and CO2
NEET (UG) 2022
13
Identify the region of human brain which has pneumotaxic centre that alters respiratory rate by reducing the duration of inspiration.
Cerebrum Medulla Pons Thalamus
NEET (UG) 2022 (Phase 2)
14
Which of the following statements are correct with respect to vital capacity? Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
A and E only B, D and E only A, C and D only A, C and E only
NEET (UG) 2022 (Phase 2)
15
Select the favourable conditions required for the formation of oxyhaemoglobin at the alveoli.
Low pO2, low pCO2, more H+, higher temperature High pO2, low pCO2, less H+, lower temperature Low pO2, high pCO2, more H+, higher temperature High pO2, high pCO2, less H+, higher temperature.
NEET (UG) 2021
16
The partial pressures (in mm Hg) of oxygen (O2) and carbon dioxide (CO2) at alveoli (the site of diffusion) are :
pO2 = 159 and pCO2 = 0.3 pO2 = 104 and pCO2 = 40 pO2 = 40 and pCO2 = 45 pO2 = 95 and pCO2 = 40
NEET (UG) 2021
17
Select the correct events that occur during inspiration.
Only (iv) (iii) and (iv) (i), (ii) and (iv) (i) and (ii)
NEET (UG) 2020
18
Identify the wrong statement with reference to transport of oxygen.
Binding of oxygen with haemoglobin is mainly related to partial pressure of O2 Partial pressure of CO2 can interfere with O2 binding with haemoglobin Higher H+ conc. in alveoli favours the formation of oxyhaemoglobin Low pCO2 in alveoli favours the formation of oxyhaemoglobin
NEET (UG) 2020
19
Tidal Volume and Expiratory Reserve Volume of an athlete is 500 mL and 1000 mL respectively. What will be his Expiratory Capacity if the Residual Volume is 1200 mL?
2200 mL 2700 mL 1500 mL 1700 mL
NEET (UG) 2019
20
Due to increasing air-borne allergens and pollutants, many people in urban areas are suffering from respiratory disorder causing wheezing due to :
Proliferation of fibrous tissues and damage of the alveolar walls Reduction in the secretion of surfactants by pneumocytes Benign growth on mucous lining of nasal cavity Inflammation of bronchi and bronchioles
Out of syllabus NEET (UG) 2019
21
Which of the following options correctly represents the lung conditions in asthma and emphysema, respectively?
Decreased respiratory surface; Inflammation of bronchioles Inflammation of bronchioles; Decreased respiratory surface Increased number of bronchioles; Increased respiratory surface Increased respiratory surface; Inflammation of bronchioles
NEET 2018
22
Match the items given in column I with those in column II and select the correct option given below.
(a)-(iii), (b)-(i), (c)-(iv), (d)-(ii) (a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i) (a)-(iii), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iv) (a)-(i), (b)-(iv), (c)-(ii), (d)-(iii)
NEET 2018
23
Which of the following is an occupational respiratory disorder?
Botulism Anthracis Silicosis Emphysema
NEET 2018
24
Lungs are made up of air-filled sacs, the alveoli. They do not collapse even after forceful expiration, because of
inspiratory reserve volume tidal volume expiratory reserve volume residual volume.
NEET 2017
25
Reduction in pH of blood will
decrease the affinity of haemoglobin with oxygen release bicarbonate ions by the liver reduce the rate of heart beat reduce the blood supply to the brain.
NEET 2016 (Phase 1)
26
Name the chronic respiratory disorder caused mainly by cigarette smoking.
Respiratory acidosis Respiratory alkalosis Emphysema Asthma
NEET 2016 (Phase 1)
27
Asthma may be attributed to
inflammation of the trachea accumulation of fluid in the lungs bacterial infection of the lungs allergic reaction of the mast cells in the lungs.
NEET 2016 (Phase 1)
28
The partial pressure of oxygen in the alveoli of the lungs is
equal to that in the blood more than that in the blood less than that in the blood less than that of carbon dioxide.
NEET 2016 (Phase 2)
29
Lungs do not collapse between breaths and some air always remains in the lungs which can never be expelled because
there is a negative pressure in the lungs there is a negative intrapleural pressure pulling at the lung walls there is a positive intrapleural pressure pressure in the lungs is higher than the atmospheric pressure.
NEET 2016 (Phase 2)
30
Name the pulmonary disease in which alveolar surface area involved in gas exchange is drastically reduced due to damage in the alveolar walls.
Pneumonia Asthma Pleurisy Emphysema
AIPMT 2015