Zoology MCQs for NEET — Practice Questions with Answers

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Which of the following characteristics is NOT typically found in Reptilia?

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Explanation

According to the NCERT text, 'They do not have external ear openings. Tympanum represents ear.' Therefore, the presence of external ear openings is not a characteristic of Reptilia.

The locomotion mode from which the class Reptilia derives its name literally means:

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The context states: 'The class name refers to their creeping or crawling mode of locomotion (Latin, repere or reptum, to creep or crawl).'

Identify the INCORRECT match regarding examples of Reptilia:

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The NCERT text lists 'Naja (Cobra)' as a poisonous snake, while 'Vipera (Viper)' is another distinct example. Naja is Cobra, not Viper.

Which of the following reptiles exhibits a four-chambered heart?

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The text explicitly states: 'Heart is usually three-chambered, but four-chambered in crocodiles.'

Regarding the skin of reptiles, which statement is correct?

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The NCERT states: 'Their body is covered by dry and cornified skin, epidermal scales or scutes.'

Which of these processes is characteristic of snakes and lizards among reptiles?

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The text mentions: 'Snakes and lizards shed their scales as skin cast.'

If present, the number of pairs of limbs in reptiles is typically:

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The NCERT states: 'Limbs, when present, are two pairs.'

Development in Reptilia is described as:

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The provided text indicates: 'They are oviparous and development is direct.'

Which of the following is a poisonous snake mentioned in the context?

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The NCERT text lists 'Poisonous snakes – Naja (Cobra), Bangarus (Krait), Vipera (Viper).'

Reptiles are grouped under which superclass within Vertebrata?

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The summary states: 'Classes, Amphibia, Reptilia, Aves and Mammalia have two pairs of limbs and are thus grouped under Tetrapoda.'

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