Structural Organisation in Animals
Previous year questions with solutions · 2000 – 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% ↓54.4% 2025 4 1 4 11.11% ↑19.4% 2024 8 2 4 9.30% ↓14% 2023 4 1 4 10.81% ↓17.1% 2022 9 2 4.5 13.04% ↑30.4% 2021 4 1 4 10.00% ↑33.3% 2020 3 1 3 7.50% ↑38.8% 2019 2 1 2 5.41% ↑89.2% 2018 1 1 1 2.86% ↓51.4% 2017 2 1 2 5.88% ↑27.5% 2016 3 2 1.5 4.62% ↑38.5% 2015 2 2 1 3.33% ↓51.7% 2014 2 1 2 6.90% ↑19% 2013 4 2 2 5.80% ↓44.9% 2012 6 2 3 10.53% ↓27.5% 2011 9 2 4.5 14.52% ↑829% 2010 1 2 0.5 1.56% ↓89.1% 2009 6 1 6 14.29% ↑164.3% 2008 2 1 2 5.41% ↑51.4% 2007 1 1 1 3.57% ↓59.5% 2006 3 1 3 8.82% ↑164.7% 2004 1 1 1 3.33% ↓48.3% 2003 2 1 2 6.45% ↓6.5% 2002 2 1 2 6.90% ↑10.3% 2001 2 1 2 6.25% ↓42.2% 2000 4 1 4 10.81%
All 91 MCQ 85 Matching 6
TopicAll Cockroach: Morphology and Anatomy (Old Syllabus) Connective Tissue Earthworm: Morphology and Anatomy (Old Syllabus) Epithelial Tissue Frog: Morphology and Anatomy Muscle Tissue Neural Tissue YearAll 2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000
⚠ 2 of these questions are out of the current syllabus (marked on the question).
31
Which of the following characteristics is incorrect with respect to cockroach?
10th abdominal segment in both sexes, bears a pair of anal cerci A ring of gastric caeca is present at the junction of midgut and hind gut Hypopharynx lies within the cavity enclosed by the mouth parts In females, 7th-9th sterna together form a genital pouch
NEET (UG) 2021
32
Identify the types of cell junctions that help to stop the leakage of the substances across a tissue and facilitation of communication with neighbouring cells via rapid transfer of ions and molecules.
Adhering junctions and Gap junctions, respectively Gap junctions and Adhering junctions, respectively Tight junctions and Gap junctions, respectively Adhering junctions and Tight junctions respectively
NEET (UG) 2021
33
Following are the statements about prostomium of earthworm. Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
B and C only A, B and C only A, B and D only A, B, C and D
NEET (UG) 2021
34
If the head of cockroach is removed, it may live for few days because
the cockroach does not have nervous system. the head holds a small proportion of a nervous system while the rest is situated along the ventral part of its body. the head holds a 1/3rd of a nervous system while the rest is situated along the dorsal part of its body. the supra-oesophageal ganglia of the cockroach are situated in ventral part of abdomen.
NEET (UG) 2020
35
Cuboidal epithelium with brush border of microvilli is found in
Ducts of salivary gland Proximal convoluted tubule of nephron Eustachian tube Lining of intestine
NEET (UG) 2020
36
Goblet cells of alimentary canal are modified from
Columnar epithelial cells Compound epithelial cells Squamous epithelial cells Chondrocytes
Out of syllabus NEET (UG) 2020
37
Select the correct sequence of organs in the alimentary canal of cockroach starting from mouth:
Pharynx Oesophagus Gizzard Ileum Crop Colon Rectum Pharynx Oesophagus Ileum Crop Gizzard Colon Rectum Pharynx Oesophagus Crop Gizzard Ileum Colon Rectum Pharynx Oesophagus Gizzard Crop Ileum Colon Rectum
NEET (UG) 2019
38
The ciliated epithelial cells are required to move particles or mucus in a specific direction. In humans, these cells are mainly present in:
Eustachian tube and Salivary duct Bronchioles and Fallopian tubes Bile duct and Bronchioles Fallopian tubes and Pancreatic duct
NEET (UG) 2019
39
Which of the following features is used to identify a male cockroach from a female cockroach?
Forewings with darker tegmina Presence of caudal styles Presence of anal cerci Presence of a boat-shaped sternum on the 9th abdominal segment
NEET 2018
40
Select the correct route for the passage of sperms in male frogs :
Testes Vasa efferentia Kidney Seminal vesicle Urinogenital duct Cloaca Testes Vasa efferentia Bidder's canal Ureter Cloaca Testes Vasa efferentia Kidney Bidder's canal Urinogenital duct Cloaca Testes Bidder's canal Kidney Vasa efferentia Urinogenital duct Cloaca
NEET 2017
41
Frog’s heart when taken out of the body continues to beat for some time. Select the best option from the following statements.
D only A and B only C only C and D only
NEET 2017
42
Which type of tissue correctly matches with its locations ?
Tissue Smooth muscle , Location Wall of intestine Tissue Areolar tissue, Location Tendons Tissue Cuboidal epithelium, Location Lining of stomach Tissue Transitional epithelium, Location Tip of nose
NEET 2016 (Phase 1)
43
In male cockroaches, sperms are stored in which part of the reproductive system ?
Vas deferens Seminal vesicles Testes Mushroom glands
NEET 2016 (Phase 2)
44
Smooth muscles are
involuntary, cylindrical, striated involuntary, fusiform, non-striated voluntary, spindle-shaped, uninucleate voluntary, multinucleate, cylindrical
NEET 2016 (Phase 2)
45
The function of the gap junction is to -
facilitate communication between adjoining cells by connecting the cytoplasm for rapid transfer of ions, small molecules and some large molecules. separate two cells from each other stop substance from leaking across a tissue performing cementing to keep neighbouring cells together
AIPMT 2015
46
The terga, sterna and pleura of cockroach body are joined by :
Cartilage Cementing glue Arthrodial membrane Muscular tissue
AIPMT 2015 (Cancelled)
47
Choose the correctly matched pair :
Adipose tissue – Dense connective tissue Areolar tissue – Loose connective tissue Tendon – Specialized connective tissue Cartilage – Loose connective tissue
AIPMT 2014
48
Choose the correctly matched pair:
Inner surface of bronchioles - squamous epithelium Moist surface of buccal cavity - Glandular epithelium Inner lining of salivary ducts - Ciliated epithelium Tubular parts of nephrons - Cuboidal epithelium
AIPMT 2014
49
What external changes are visible after the last moult of a cockroach nymph ?
Both fore wings and hind wings develop Mandibles become harder Labium develops Anal cerci develop
NEET 2013
50
Which one of the following is one of the paths followed by air or O2 during respiration in the adult male Periplaneta americana as it enters the animal body?
Spiracle in metathorax, trachea, tracheoles, oxygen diffuses into cells Mouth, bronchial tube, trachea, oxygen enters cells Spiracles in prothorax, tracheoles, trachea, oxygen diffuses into cells. Hypopharynx, mouth, pharynx, trachea, tissues
NEET 2013 (Karnataka)
51
Select the correct option with respect to Cockroaches :-
Nervous system comprises of a dorsal nerve cord and ten pairs of ganglion The fore wings are tegmina which are used in flight Malpighian tubules convert nitrogenous wastes into urea Males bear short anal styles not present in females
NEET 2013 (Karnataka)
52
Identify the tissue shown in the diagram and match with its characteristics and its location :- [Figure]
Smooth muscles, show branching, found in the walls of the heart. Striated muscles, tapering at both-ends, attached with the bones of the ribs Skeletal muscle, shows striations and closely attached with the bones of the limbs Cardiac muscles, unbranched muscles, found in the walls of the heart
NEET 2013 (Karnataka)
53
Given below is the diagrammatic sketch of a certain type of connective tissue. Identify the parts labeled A, B, C and D and select the right option about them [Figure]
A Mast cell, B Collagen fibres, C Fibroblast, D Macrophage A Mast cell, B Macrophage, C Fibroblast, D Collagen fibres A Macrophage, B Fibroblast, C Collagen fibres, D Mast cell A Macrophage, B Collagen fibres, C Fibroblast, D Mast cell
AIPMT 2012 (Mains)
54
The supportive skeletal structures in the human external ears and in the nose tip are examples of
Ligament Areolar tissue Cartilage Bone
AIPMT 2012 (Mains)
55
The four sketches (A, B, C and D) given below, represent four different types of animal tissues. Which one of these is correctly identified in the options given, along with its correct location and function ? [Figure]
(A) Tissue Columnar epithelium, Location Nephron, Function Secretion and absorption (C) Tissue Collagen fibres, Location Cartilage, Function Attach skeletal muscles to bones (B) Tissue Glandular epithelium, Location Intestine, Function Secretion (D) Tissue Smooth muscle tissue, Location Heart, Function Heart contraction
AIPMT 2012 (Mains)
56
Pheretima and its close relatives derive nourishment from
sugarcane roots decaying fallen leaves and soil organic matter soil insects small pieces of fresh fallen leaves of maize, etc.
AIPMT 2012 (Prelims)
57
Compared to those of humans, the erythrocytes in frog are :
Without nucleus but with haemoglobin Very much smaller and fewer Nucleated and with haemoglobin Nucleated and without haemoglobin
AIPMT 2012 (Prelims)
58
Select the correct statement from the ones given below with respect to Periplaneta americana
Males bear a pair of short thread like anal styles There are 16 very long Malpighian tubules present at the junctions of midgut and hindgut Nervous system located dorsally, consists of segmentally arranged ganglia joined by a pair of longitudinal connectives Grinding of food is carried out only by the mouth parts
AIPMT 2012 (Prelims)
59
Consider the following four statements (A–D) related to the common frog Rana tigrina, and select the correct option stating which ones are true (T) and which ones are false (F). Statements:
A-T, B-F, C-F, D-T A-T, B-T, C-F, D-F A-F, B-F, C-T, D-T A-F, B-T, C-T, D-F
AIPMT 2011 (Mains)
60
Ureters act as urinogenital ducts in
human males human females both male and female frogs male frogs
AIPMT 2011 (Mains)