Locomotion and Movement
Previous year questions with solutions · 2000 – 2026
61 Questions
31 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 10.13% ↑117.7% 2024 4 2 2 4.65% ↓14% 2023 2 1 2 5.41% ↓6.8% 2022 4 2 2 5.80% ↓22.7% 2021 3 1 3 7.50% ↑200% 2020 1 1 1 2.50% ↓53.8% 2019 2 1 2 5.41% ↓5.4% 2018 2 1 2 5.71% ↓2.9% 2017 2 1 2 5.88% ↑27.5% 2016 3 2 1.5 4.62% ↓30.8% 2015 4 2 2 6.67% ↓3.3% 2014 2 1 2 6.90% ↓4.8% 2013 5 2 2.5 7.25% ↑106.5% 2012 2 2 1 3.51% ↑117.5% 2011 1 2 0.5 1.61% ↓65.6% 2010 3 2 1.5 4.69% ↓1.6% 2009 2 1 2 4.76% ↓33.3% 2007 2 1 2 7.14% ↑142.9% 2006 1 1 1 2.94% ↓52.9% 2005 2 1 2 6.25% ↑81.3% 2002 1 1 1 3.45% ↓44.8% 2001 2 1 2 6.25% ↓22.9% 2000 3 1 3 8.11%
All 61 MCQ 54 Matching 6 Multiple Correct 1
TopicAll Disorders of Muscular and Skeletal System Joints Mechanism of Muscle Contraction (Sliding Filament Theory) Muscle: Structure of Contractile Proteins Skeletal System: Axial and Appendicular Skeleton Types of Movement YearAll 2026 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2007 2006 2005 2002 2001 2000
1
Match List I with List II related to muscular/skeletal system :
A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
NEET (UG) 2026
2
Choose the correct statements regarding muscle contraction. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A and B only C and E only C and D only A, B, D and E only
NEET (UG) 2026
3
Which of the following statements are correct with reference to human endoskeleton? Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
C, D and E only B, C and E only A, B and D only B and E only
NEET (UG) 2026
4
Which of the following represents the correct sequence of arrangement of bones in the lower limb of humans?
Femur-tarsal-patella-tibia Femur-tibia-patella-tarsal Patella-femur-tibia-tarsal Femur-patella-tibia-tarsal
RE-NEET (UG) 2026
5
The number of vertebrae in a human is .
206 7 12 26
RE-NEET (UG) 2026
6
Sperm motility is due to .
muscular movement flagellar movement ciliary movement amoeboid movement
RE-NEET (UG) 2026
7
Muscle contraction is initiated by a signal sent by the central nervous system by the release of .
cyclic adenosine monophosphate acetylcholine acetyl coenzyme A cyclic guanosine monophosphate
RE-NEET (UG) 2026
8
Which of the following is the correct order of arrangement of vertebral column from the head to toe?
Cervical vertebra, thoracic vertebra, lumbar vertebra, sacrum Cervical vertebra, thoracic vertebra, sacrum, lumbar vertebra Sacrum, lumbar vertebra, thoracic vertebra, cervical vertebra Cervical vertebra, lumbar vertebra, thoracic vertebra, sacrum
RE-NEET (UG) 2026
9
Which of the following are Autoimmune disorders? Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
A, B & D only A, B & E only B, C & E only C, D & E only
NEET (UG) 2024
10
Match List I with List II : Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
NEET (UG) 2024
11
Match List-I with List-II: Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV
RE-NEET (UG) 2024
12
Select the correct statements regarding mechanism of muscle contraction. Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
B, C and E only C, D and E only A and D only B, D and E only
RE-NEET (UG) 2024
13
Match List I with List II. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
NEET (UG) 2023
14
Which of the following statements are correct regarding skeletal muscle? Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
B and C only A, C and D only C and D only A, B and C only
NEET (UG) 2023
15
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 most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A) Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A) (A) is correct but (R) is not correct (A) is not correct but (R) is correct
NEET (UG) 2022
16
Which of the following is a correct match for disease and its symptoms?
Arthritis - Inflamed joints Tetany - High Ca2+ level causing rapid spasms Myasthenia gravis - Genetic disorder resulting in weakening and paralysis of skeletal muscle Muscular dystrophy - An auto immune disorder causing progressive degeneration of skeletal muscle
NEET (UG) 2022
17
According to the sliding filament theory:
The actin filaments slide away from A-band resulting in shortening of sarcomere. Actin and myosin filaments slide over each other to increase the length of the sarcomere. Length of A-band does not change I-band increases in length.
NEET (UG) 2022 (Phase 2)
18
Gout is a type of disorder which leads to:
Weakening of bones due to low calcium level Inflammation of joints due to accumulation of uric acid crystals Weakening of bones due to decreased bone mass Inflammation of joints due to cartilage degeneration
NEET (UG) 2022 (Phase 2)
19
Chronic auto immune disorder affecting neuro muscular junction leading to fatigue, weakening and paralysis of skeletal muscle is called as :
Gout Arthritis Muscular dystrophy Myasthenia gravis
NEET (UG) 2021
20
Match List-I with List-II Choose the correct answer from the options given below
(a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i) (a)-(i), (b)-(iii), (c)-(ii), (d)-(iv) (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i) (a)-(iv), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(i)
NEET (UG) 2021
21
During muscular contraction which of the following events occur? Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
B, D, E and A only A, C, D and E only A, B, C and D only B, C, D and E only
NEET (UG) 2021
22
Match the following columns and select the correct option.
(a)-(ii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(i), (d)-(iii) (a)-(i), (b)-(iii), (c)-(ii), (d)-(iv) (a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(i), (d)-(ii) (a)-(iii), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)
NEET (UG) 2020
23
Select the correct option :
Each rib is a flat thin bone and all the ribs are connected dorsally to the thoracic vertebrae and ventrally to the sternum There are seven pairs of vertebrosternal, three pairs of vertebrochondral and two pairs of vertebral ribs 8th, 9th and 10th pairs of ribs articulate directly with the sternum 11th and 12th pairs of ribs are connected to the sternum with the help of hyaline cartilage.
NEET (UG) 2019
24
Which of the following muscular disorders is inherited?
Myasthenia gravis Botulism Tetany Muscular dystrophy
NEET (UG) 2019
25
Calcium is important in skeletal muscle contraction because it
detaches the myosin head from the actin filament binds to troponin to remove the masking of active sites on actin for myosin prevents the formation of bonds between the myosin cross bridges and the actin filament activates the myosin ATPase by binding to it
NEET 2018
26
Which of the following hormones can play a significant role in osteoporosis?
Estrogen and parathyroid hormone Aldosterone and prolactin Progesterone and aldosterone Parathyroid hormone and prolactin
NEET 2018
27
The pivot joint between atlas and axis is a type of
cartilaginous joint synovial joint saddle joint fibrous joint.
NEET 2017
28
Out of 'X' pairs of ribs in humans only 'Y' pairs are true ribs. Select the option that correctly represents values of X and Y and provides their explanation.
X = 12, Y = 5; True ribs are attached dorsally to vertebral column and sternum on the two ends X = 24, Y = 2; The true ribs are dorsally attached to vertebral column but are free on ventral side X = 24, Y = 12; True ribs are dorsally attached to vertebral column but are free on ventral side X = 12, Y = 7; True ribs are attached dorsally to vertebral column and ventrally to the sternum
NEET 2017
29
Lack of relaxation between successive stimuli in sustained muscle contraction is known as
tetanus tonus spasm fatigue.
NEET 2016 (Phase 1)
30
Name the ion responsible for unmasking of active sites for myosin for cross-bridge activity during muscle contraction.
Calcium Magnesium Sodium Potassium
NEET 2016 (Phase 2)