QUIZ # 1 (HUMAN REPRODUCTION) ZOOLOGY

1. The testes are situated outside the abdominal 7. Which one is odd from the following structures
cavity within a pouch called [Pg-43,E] with reference to the male reproductive system.
(A) urethra (B) scrotum [NCERT Exemplar] [Pg-43,M]
(C) penis (D) none of these (A) Rete testis
2. In humans, sperms are produced in [Pg-43,E] (B) Epididymis
(A) epididymis (C) Vasa efferentia
(B) rete testis (D) Isthmus
(C) seminiferous tubules 8. The vas deferens opens into urethra as
(D) vas deferens [NCERT Exemplar] [Pg-43,E]
3. Sertoli cells which line the seminiferous tubules (A) epididymis
from inside [Pg-43,E] (B)ejaculatory duct
(A) undergo meiotic division to produce sperms (C) efferent ductule
(B) provide nutrition to the germ cells (D) ureter
(C) synthesise and secrete testicular hormones 9. Which of the following depicts the correct
(D) All of these pathway of transport of sperms? [Pg-43,M]
4. Refer to the given figure showing sectional view (A) Rete testis → Efferent ductules → Epididymis
of seminiferous tubule. In the figure, some parts → Vas deference
are labelled as A, B, C and D. Identify the part (B) Rete testis → Epididymis → Efferent ductules
which provides nutrition to the developing → Vas deference
sperms. [Pg-44,E] (C) Rete testis → Vas deference → Efferent
ductules → Epididymis
(D) Efferent ductules → Rete testis → Vas
deference → Epididymis
10. Among the following which one is not an
accessory duct of male reproductive system?
[Pg-43,E]
(A) Rete testis
(B) Vasa efferentia
(A) A (B) C (C) Vas deferens
(C) D (D) B (D) Ureter
5. The regions outside the seminiferous tubules 11. The ejaculatory duct transports the sperms to
that contain Leydig cells are called [Pg-43,E] the outside through [Pg-43,E]
(A) interstitial spaces (B) antrum (A) urethra
(C) scrotum (D) none of these (B) rete testis
6. Testicular hormones called androgens are (C) vasa efferentia
secreted by [Pg-43,E] (D) none of these
(A) interstitial cells (B) Leydig cells
(C) Sertoli cells (D) both (a) and (b)

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12. Refer to the given figure and choose the correct (B) opening of vas deferens into urethra
option for the parts labelled as A, B, C and D. (C) external opening of the urinogenital duct
[Pg-43,M] (D) muscles surrounding the urinogenital duct
15. Among the following which one is not a male
accessory gland? [NCERT Exemplar] [Pg-43,E]
(A) Seminal vesicle (B) Ampulla
(C) Prostate (D) Bulbourethral gland
16. Match the Column-I (parts) to Column-II
(feature) and choose the correct option rom the
codes given below. [Pg-43,M]

13. Match the parts given in Column-I to their

characteristic features in Column-II and choose
17. Seminal plasma is contributed by:
the correct option from the codes given below.
[NCERT Exemplar] [Pg-44,E]
[Pg-43,M]
(I) Seminal vesicle (II) Prostate
(III) Urethra (IV) Bulbourethral gland
(A) I and II (B) I, II and IV
(C) II, III and IV (D) I and IV
18. Read the following statements about seminal
plasma and choose the correct statement(s)
from the given options. [Pg-44,M]
(I) Seminal plasma is secreted by seminal
Codes vesicles, prostate and bulbourethral glands.
(II) It is rich in sucrose and calcium.
(III) It contains certain enzymes also.
(A) I and II (B) II and III
(C) I and III (D) All of these
19. Read the following statements about male
reproductive system and choose the incorrect
statements from the given options. [Pg-43,M]
14. Urethral meatus is/are [NCERT Exemplar]
(I) It is located in the pelvis region.
[Pg-43,M]
(II) The testes are situated outside the abdominal
(A) the urinogenital duct
cavity within a pouch called scrotum.

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 (III) Each testis has about 350 testicular tubules. 25. The funnel-shaped part of Fallopian tube that
(IV) Penis, the male external genitalia is made up remains closer to the ovary is – [Pg-45,E]
of special tissues to facilitate insemination. (A) infundibulum (B) fimbriae
(A) I and III (B) III and IV (C) ampulla (D) isthmus
(C) I and IV (D) Only III 26. The part of the oviduct that joins the uterus is
20. Assertion: The scrotum helps in maintaining the [Pg-46,E]
low temperature of the testes. (A) ampulla (B) isthmus
Reason: The low temperature of the testes is (C) fimbriae (D) infundibulum
necessary for spermatogenesis. [Pg-43,H] 27. The uterus is also called [Pg-46,E]
(A) Both assertion and reason are true and (A) womb (B) cervix
reason is the correct explanation of assertion. (C) cervical canal (D) none of these
(B) Both assertion and reason are true, but 28. The inner glandular layer that lines the uterine
reason is not the correct explanation of cavity is [Pg-46,E]
assertion. (A) perimetrium (B) myometrium
(C) Assertion is true, but reason is false. (C) endometrium (D) ectometrium
(D) Both assertion and reason are false. 29. The uterine layer that undergoes cyclical changes
21. Assertion: The enlarged part of penis is called during menstrual cycle is [Pg-46,E]
glans penis. (A) myometrium (B) endometrium
Reason: The glans penis is covered by a loose (C) perimetrium (D) both (a) and (b)
fold of skin called foreskin. [Pg-44,H] 30. Which uterine layer exhibits strong contractions
(A) Both assertion and reason are true and during the delivery of the baby? [Pg-46,E]
reason is the correct explanation of assertion. (A) Endometrium (B) Perimetrium
(B) Both assertion and reason are true, but (C) Myometrium (D) Both (a) and (c)
reason is not the correct explanation of 31. The female external genitalia include [Pg-46,E]
assertion. (A) mons pubis (B) labia majora
(C) Assertion is true, but reason is false. (C) clitoris (D) all of these
(D) Both assertion and reason are false. 32. The opening of the vagina is often covered
22. The primary female sex organ is/are [Pg-44,E] partially by a membrane called [Pg-46,E]
(A) vagina (A) hymen (B) clitoris
(B) uterus (C) labia minora (D) none of these
(C) ovaries
(D) external genitalia 33. A tiny finger-like structure which lies at the
23. Among the following which one is not the part of upper junction of the two labia minora is
female reproductive system? [Pg-44,E] [Pg-46,E]
(A) Cervix (B) Sertoli cells (A) hymen (B) mons pubis
(C) Mammary glands (D) Oviducts (C) clitoris (D) none of these
24. The parts that constitute the female accessory 34. How many mammary lobes are found in each
ducts include [Pg-45,E] breast? [Pg-47,E]
(A) Fallopian ducts (B) vagina (A) 20–25 (B) 15–20
(C) ovaries (D) both (a) and (b) (C) 10–15 (D) 25–30

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35. The alveoli of mammary glands open into
[Pg-47,E]
(A) mammary tubules (B) mammary duct
(C) lactiferous duct (D) mammary lobes
36. The milk is sucked out through [Pg-47,E]
(A) mammary duct (B) lactiferous duct
(C) alveoli (D) none of these
37. Match the parts of female reproductive system
given in Column-I with their functions in Column-
II and choose the correct option from the codes
given below. [Pg-46,47,M]

40. The edges of the infundibulum possess finger like

projections that - [Pg-45,M]
(A) are the sight of fertilisation.
(B) help in the collection of Secondary oocyte
after ovulation.
(C) are responsible for the release of egg.
(D) none of these
38. Match the layers of uterus given in Column-I 41. Read the following statements about uterus and
with their characteristic features given in choose the correct option from the codes given
Column-II and choose the correct option from below. [Pg-45,46,M]
the codes given below. [Pg-46,M] (I) The shape of the uterus is like inverted pear.
(II) The uterus opens into vagina through a
narrow cervix.
(III) The uterus along with cervix forms the birth
canal.
Codes
(A) I and III (B) II and III
(C) I and II (D) All of these
Codes
42. Read the following statements about mammary
glands and choose the incorrect statement.
[Pg-47,M]
(I) The mammary glands contain glandular tissue
39. Match the parts of female external genitalia in and fat.
Column-I with their characteristic features in (II) The mammary lobes of breasts contain alveoli
Column-II. Choose the correct option from the which secrete milk.
codes given below. [Pg-46,M] (III) The milk secreted by alveoli is stored in
lactiferous duct.
(A) Only II (B) Only III
(C) Only I (D) I and III

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43. Assertion: Ovaries are the primary sex organs. (C) Assertion is correct, but reason is incorrect.
Reason: Ovaries produce the female gamete. (D) Both assertion and reason are incorrect.
[Pg-44,H] 47. Assertion: The alveoli of mammary lobes open
(A) Both assertion and reason are correct and into their lumen.
reason is the correct explanation of assertion. Reason: Several lactiferous ducts join to form a
(B) Both assertion and reason are correct but mammary duct through which milk is sucked out.
reason is not the correct explanation of [Pg-47,H]
assertion. (A) Both assertion and reason are correct and
(C) Assertion is correct, but reason is incorrect. reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
(D) Both assertion and reason are incorrect. (B) Both assertion and reason are correct but
44. Assertion: Ovaries produce gamete as well as reason is not the correct explanation of
steroid hormones. assertion.
Reason: The oviducts, ovaries and cervix (C) Assertion is correct, but reason is incorrect.
constitute the female accessory ducts. (D) Both assertion and reason are incorrect.
[Pg-44,H] 48. The process of producing gametes by primary
(A) Both assertion and reason are correct and sex organs is known as- [Pg-47,E]
reason is the correct explanation of assertion. (A) gametogenesis (B) spermatogenesis
(B) Both assertion and reason are correct but (C) oogenesis (D) none of these
reason is not the correct explanation of 49. The immature, diploid male germ cells that
assertion. produce sperms are [Pg-47,E]
(C) Assertion is correct, but reason is incorrect. (A) spermatogonia
(D) Both assertion and reason are incorrect. (B) secondary spermatocytes
45. Assertion: The uterus opens into vagina through (C) spermatids
a narrow cervix. (D) spermatozoa
Reason: The cavity of cervix is called cervical 50. Which of the following cells during
canal. [Pg-46,H] gametogenesis is normally diploid?
(A) Both assertion and reason are correct and [AIPMT-2015] [Pg-47,M]
reason is the correct explanation of assertion. (A) Spermatid
(B) Both assertion and reason are correct but (B) Spermatogonia
reason is not the correct explanation of (C) Secondary polar body
assertion. (D) Primary polar body
(C) Assertion is correct, but reason is incorrect. 51. Among the following, identify the cell(s) which
(D) Both assertion and reason are incorrect. undergo mitotic division during
46. Assertion: Mons pubis is a cushion of fatty tissue spermatogenesis? [Pg-47,E]
covered by skin and pubic hair. (A) Primary spermatocytes
Reason: The labia majora are paired folds of (B) Secondary spermatocytes
tissue under the labia minora. [Pg-46,H] (C) Spermatids
(A) Both assertion and reason are correct and (D) Spermatogonia
reason is the correct explanation of assertion. 52. Spermatogenesis is the process in which
(B) Both assertion and reason are correct but immature male germ cells undergo division to
reason is not the correct explanation of produce sperms. Choose the correct one with
assertion. reference to above.

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 [NCERT Exemplar] [Pg-47,H] [Pg-47,M]
(A) Spermatogonia have 46 chromosomes and
always undergo meiotic cell division.
(B) Primary spermatocytes divide by mitotic cell
division.
(C) Secondary spermatocytes have 23
chromosomes and undergo second meiotic
division.
(D) Spermatozoa are transformed into
spermatids.
53. After spermiogenesis, sperm heads become
embedded in [Pg-47,E]
(A) A (B) B
(A) Leydig cells (B) antrum
(C) D (D) C
(C) Sertoli cells (D) interstitial cells
58. Refer to the given flowchart. In it, some spaces
54. During spermiation the sperms are released from
are mentioned as A, B, C and D. Identify the
[NEET Exemplar] [Pg-47,E]
correct option for them from the codes given
(A) seminiferous tubules
below. [Pg-47,M]
(B) vas deferens
(C) epididymis
Codes-
(D) prostate gland
55. The difference between spermiogenesis and
spermiation is [NEET-2018] [Pg-47,H]
(A) in spermiogenesis spermatids are formed,
while in spermiation spermatozoa are formed.
(B) in spermiogenesis spermatozoa are formed,
while in spermiation spermatids are formed.
(C) in spermiogenesis spermatozoa from Sertoli
cells are released into the cavity of seminiferous
tubules, while in spermiation spermatozoa are
formed.
(D) in spermiogenesis spermatozoa are formed,
while in spermiation spermatozoa are released
from Sertoli cells into the cavity of seminiferous
59. The anterior portion of the sperm head is
tubules.
covered by a cap-like structure called [Pg-48,E]
56. Spermatogenesis starts due to significant
(A) middle piece (B) antrum
increase in the secretion of [Pg-47,E]
(C) acrosome (D) none of these
(A) FSH (B) GnRH
60. Match the Column-I representing parts of the
(C) LH (D) oxytocin
sperm to Column-II showing their functions and
57. Refer to the given figure showing diagrammatic
choose the correct option.
sectional view of a seminiferous tubule. In the
[NCERT Exemplar] [Pg-48,M]
figure, some parts are labeled as A, B, C and D.
Identify the part which gets activated by FSH.

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 (B) it produces diploid gametes.
(C) it produces sperms also in special conditions.
(D) none of these
65. The tertiary follicle is characterized by a fluid
filled cavity called [Pg-48,E]
(A) antrum (B) corpus luteum
(C) matrix (D) none of these

66. In which stage primary oocyte completes its first

meiotic division?
61. The semen of human male contains [Pg-49,E]
(A) Primary follicle (B) Secondary follicle
(A) seminal plasma (B) sperms
(C) Tertiary follicle (D) None of these
(C) enzymes (D) both (a) and (b)
67. Match Column-I with Column-II and choose the
62. Refer to the given figure showing structure of a
correct option from the codes given below.
sperm. The figure is followed by four (I–IV)
[Pg-48,49,M]
statements.
Choose the incorrect statement(s) about it.
[Pg-48,M]

68. Extrusion of second polar body from egg nucleus

(I) The acrosome is filled with enzymes that help occurs [NEET 2019] [Pg-49,M]
in fertilizing the ovum. (A) after entry of sperm, but before fertilisation
(II) The neck possesses numerous mitochondria. (B) after fertilisation
(III) Tail is responsible for sperm motility. (C) before entry of sperm into ovum
(IV) The human male ejaculates 50–100 million (D) simultaneously with first cleavage
sperms during a coitus. 69. Refer to the given figure showing diagrammatic
(A) II and IV (B) I and III section view of ovary. The encircled part of
(C) I and II (D) III and IV figure is showing a process of oogenesis. Identify
63. Which among the following has 23 it as well as the follicle which is involved in this
chromosomes? [Pg-48,E] process. [Pg-49,E]
(A) Spermatogonia (B) Zygote
(C) Secondary oocyte (D) Oogonia
64. The oogenesis is markedly different from
spermatogenesis because [Pg-48,E]
(A) it is initiated during embryonic development
stage.

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 (A) Spermiation, Secondary follicle
(B) Menstruation, Primary follicle 74. Menarche that begins at puberty is [Pg-49,E]
(C) Ovulation, Graafian follicle (A) cessation of menstrual cycle
(D) Ovulation, Tertiary follicle (B) first menstruation
70. Assertion: Spermatogenesis starts at the age of (C) period of pregnancy in which menstruation
puberty. ceases
Reason: There is a significant increase in the (D) none of these
secretion of gonadotropin releasing hormone at 75. The cycle of events starting from one
puberty. [Pg-47,H] menstruation till the next one is called
(A) Both assertion and reason are true and [Pg-49,E]
reason is the correct explanation of assertion. (A) menopause (B) menarche
(B) Both assertion and reason are true but (C) menstrual cycle (D) oestrous cycle
reason is not the correct explanation of 76. The menstrual phase of menstrual cycle lasts for:
assertion. [Pg-50,E]
(C) Assertion is true, but reason is false. (A) 8–15 days (B) 1–2 days
(D) Both assertion and reason are false. (C) 1 day (D) 3–5 days
71. Assertion: Oogenesis is initiated at puberty. 77. Menstrual flow results due to breakdown of
Reason: Millions of oogonia are formed within [Pg-50,E]
each ovary every month. [Pg-48,H] (A) endometrial lining
(A) Both assertion and reason are true and (B) blood vessels
reason is the correct explanation of assertion. (C) myometrial lining
(B) Both assertion and reason true but reason is (D) both (a) and (b)
not the correct explanation of assertion. 78. Menstruation only occurs if [Pg-50,E]
(C) Assertion is true but reason is false. (A) implantation has occurred
(D) Both assertion and reason are false. (B) the released ovum is fertilized
72. Assertion: A large haploid secondary oocyte is (C) the released ovum is not fertilized
formed due to unequal division. (D) both (A) and (D)
Reason: A tiny second polar body is formed 79. The lack of menstruation may be due to
during this division. [Pg-48,H] [Pg-50,E]
(A) Both assertion and reason are true and (A) pregnancy
reason is the correct explanation of assertion. (B) stress
(B) Both assertion and reason true but reason is (C) poor health
not the correct explanation of assertion. (D) all of these
(C) Assertion is true but reason is false. 80. The menstrual phase is followed by [Pg-50,E]
(D) Both assertion and reason are false. (A) follicular phase
73. The reproductive cycle in the female primates is (B) luteal phase
called [Pg-49,E] (C) secretory phase
(A) menstrual cycle (D) both (b) and (c)
(B) oestrous cycle
(C) reproduction cycle 81. What change(s) occur in ovary and/or uterus
(D) none of these during follicular phase of menstrual cycle?
[Pg-50,E]

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 (A) Formation of Graafian follicle
(B) Formation of corpus luteum
(C) Regeneration of endometrium
(D) Both (A) and (C)
82. The changes in the ovary and uterus during
proliferative phase are induced by changes in the
levels of [Pg-50,E]
(A) pituitary hormone (B) ovarian hormone
(C) pineal hormone (D) both (a) and (b)
83. In the ovary of a healthy human female mature
Graafian follicle is generally present around 87. Both LH and FSH attain a peak level on about ‘A’
[NCERT Exemplar] [Pg-51,M] day of cycle. Choose the correct option for ‘A’.
(A) 5–8 day of menstrual cycle [Pg-51,E]
(B) 11–17 day of menstrual cycle (A) 10th day (B) 14th day
(C) 18–23 day of menstrual cycle (C) 19th day (D) 5th day
(D) 24–28 day of menstrual cycle 88. Read the following statements about LH surge
84. During proliferative phase, the growing follicles and choose the incorrect one. [Pg-51,M]
secrete [Pg-51,E] (A) LH surge is rapid secretion of luteinizing
(A) LH (B) FSH hormone.
(C) gonadotropins (D) estrogens (B) It occurs in the mid of the cycle.
85. Refer to the given flowchart, in which three parts (C) LH surge induces degeneration of corpus
are labeled as A, B and C. Identify them and luteum.
choose the correct option from the codes given (D) It causes ovulation.
below. [Pg-51,M] 89. The release of ovum occurs during which phase
of menstrual cycle? [Pg-51,E]
(A) Follicular phase
(B) Proliferative phase
(C) Ovulatory phase
(D) Secretory phase
90. The ovulatory phase of menstrual cycle is
followed by [Pg-51,E]
Codes- (A) luteal phase
(B) follicular phase
(C) proliferative phase
(D) menstrual phase

86. Match the items given in Column-I with those in 91. No new follicles develop in the luteal phase of
Column-II and select correct option from the the menstrual cycle because
codes given below. [NEET–2018] [Pg-51,M] [NEET Odisha-2019] [Pg-51,M]
(A) Both FSH and LH levels are low in the luteal
phase

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 (B) follicles do not remain in the ovary after diagrammatic presentation of various events
ovulation during a menstrual cycle. In the figure, A, B and
(C) FSH levels are high in the luteal phase. C, D show the levels of pituitary and ovarian
(D) LH levels are high in the luteal phase.
hormones respectively.
92. Match the phases of menstrual cycle given in
Column-I with the hormones secreted during
that phase in Column-II.
Choose the correct option from the codes given
below. [Pg-50,51,M]

96. The gradual increase of which hormone

stimulates the secretion of hormone C [Pg-50,E]
(A) A (B) B
(C) D (D) Both (a) and (b)
97. The rapid increase of which hormone will induce
rupture of Graafian follicle and thereby the
93. Among the following which change occurs during
release of ovum? [Pg-50,E]
luteal phase? [Pg-51,E]
(A) A (B) C
(A) Corpus luteum → Graafian follicle
(C) B (D) D
(B) Graafian follicle → Corpus luteum
98. Choose the incorrect statement from the
(C) Primary follicle → Secondary follicle
following. [NCERT Exemplar] [Pg-51,M]
(D) Secondary follicle → Graafian follicle
(I) High levels of estrogen triggers the ovulatory
94. Read the following statements about corpus
surge.
luteum and choose the correct ones from the
(II) Oogonial cells start to proliferate and give
following options. [Pg-50,51,H]
rise to functional ova in regular cycles from
(I) It is formed during ovulatory phase of
puberty onwards.
menstrual cycle.
(III) Sperms released from seminiferous tubules
(II) It secretes large amounts of progesterone.
are poorly motile/non-motile.
(III) In the absence of ovulation, the corpus
(IV) Progesterone level is high during the post
luteum degenerates.
ovulatory phase of menstrual cycle.
(IV) The degeneration of corpus luteum causes
(A) Only II (B) II and IV
disintegration of endometrium.
(C) I and IV (D) I and II
(A) I and III (B) II and III
99. Consider the following features. [Pg-51,M]
(C) II and IV (D) I and IV
(i) Transformation of Graafian follicle into corpus
95. In human beings, permanent cessation of
luteum.
menstrual cycle is called: [Pg-51,E]
(ii) Secretion of large amount of progesterone
(A) Menopause
from corpus luteum.
(B) Menarche
(iii) Maintenance of endometrial lining of the
(C) Ovulation
uterus.
(D) None of these
Select the correct phase of menstrual cycle that
96-97. Refer to the given figure to answer the
possesses all the above characteristics.
question no 96–97. The figure is showing

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 (A) Follicular phase (A) Infundibulum
(B) Secretory phase (B) Isthmus
(C) Proliferative phase (C) Ampulla
(D) Ovulatory phase (D) Ampullary-isthmic
100. Assertion: The lack of mensuration may be 104. All copulations not lead to the fertilisation and
indicative of pregnancy. pregnancy. Choose the correct reason for the
Reason: Mensuration only occurs if the released same from the following options. [Pg-51,M]
ovum is not fertilised. [Pg-50,H] (A) Fertilisation can only occur if sperms are
(A) Both assertion and reason are true and transported to the ampulla before the ovum.
reason is the correct explanation of assertion. (B) Fertilisation can only occur if the ovum and
(B) Both assertion and reason are true but sperms are transported simultaneously to the
reason is not the correct explanation of ampulla.
assertion. (C) Fertilisation can only occur if ovum is
(C) Assertion is true but reason is false. transported to the ampulla before the sperms.
(D) Both assertion and reason are false. (D) None of these
101. Assertion: During secretory phase the levels of 105. Capacitation occurs in [NEET–2017] [Pg-51,M]
LH and FSH gradually increase. (A) epididymis
Reason: The increased levels of FSH and LH (B) vas deferens
induce Graafian follicles to secrete progesterone. (C) female reproductive tract
[Pg-51,H] (D) rete testis
(A) Both assertion and reason are true and 106. Capacitation refers to changes in the
reason is the correct explanation of assertion. [AIPMT-2015] [Pg-51,M]
(B) Both assertion and reason are true but (A) ovum before fertilisation
reason is not the correct explanation of (B) ovum after fertilisation
assertion. (C) sperm after fertilisation
(C) Assertion is true but reason is false. (D) sperm before fertilisation
(D) Both assertion and reason are false. 107. Refer to the given figure showing an ovum
102. Assertion: During pregnancy, all events of the surrounded by few sperms. Sperm ‘A’ in the
menstrual cycle stop. figure is trying to fertilise the ovum. How will this
Reason: In the absence of fertilisation, the sperm ‘A’ ensure that no other sperm can
corpus luteum degenerates. [Pg-51,H] fertilise the ovum? [Pg-51,M]
(A) Both assertion and reason are true and
reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
(B) Both assertion and reason are true but
reason is not the correct explanation of
assertion.
(C) Assertion is true but reason is false.
(D) Both assertion and reason are false.
103. The sperms released during copulation, finally
reach to which part of the Fallopian tube?
[Pg-51,E] (A) By inducing changes in the cells of corona
radiata.

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 (B) By inducing changes in the zona pellucida
layer of the ovum.
(C) By inducing changes in the perivitelline space
of the ovum.
(D) By releasing some chemicals to kill other
sperms.
108. The membranous cover of the ovum that is
found at the time of ovulation is
[NCERT Exemplar] [Pg-51,E]
(A) corona radiate
(B) zona radiata
(C) zona pellucida
(D) chorion
109. During acrosomal reaction the sperm
[NCERT Exemplar] [Pg-51,E] 112. The embryo having 8–16 blastomeres is called
(A) comes in contact with zona pellucida of the [Pg-52,E]
ova. (A) blastula
(B) undergoes reactions within the uterine (B) gastrula
environment of female. (C) morula
(C) undergoes reactions within the epididymal (D) trophoblast
environment of the male. 113. Morula is known as a developmental stage
(D) produces androgens in the uterus. [NCERT Exemplar] [Pg-52,E]
110. The secretions of the acrosome help the sperm (A) between the zygote and blastocyst
to enter into the cytoplasm of ovum through (B) between the blastocyst and gastrula
[Pg-51,E] (C) after the implantation
(A) corona radiata (B) zona pellucida (D) between implantation and parturition
(C) chorion (D) amnion 114. Refer to the given flowchart. It has some blank
111. Match the events given in Column-I with their spaces mentioned as A, B, C and D. Choose the
characteristic features in Column-II and choose correct option for these A, B, C and D.
the correct option from the codes given below. [Pg-51,52,H]
[Pg-52,M]

(A) Morula Blastocyst Trophoblast Inner cell

mass

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 (B) Blastocyst Morula Trophoblast Inner cell
mass
(C) Morula Blastocyst Inner cell mass
Trophoblast
(D) Blastocyst Morula Inner cell mass
Trophoblast
115. The blastomeres in the blastocyst are arranged
into [Pg-52,E]
(A) an outer trophoblast and inner cell mass
(B) an outer cell mass and inner trophoblast
(C) an outer cell mass and inner cell mass
(D) none of these
116. During embryogenesis which part of blastocyst
gets differentiated into embryo? [Pg-53,E] 122. Refer to the given figure showing transport of
(A) Trophoblast (B) Inner cell mass ovum, fertilisation and passage of growing
(C) Morula (D) Both (a) and (b) embryo through Fallopian tube. The figure is
117. The embedding of blastocyst in the followed by four statements. Choose the
endometrium of uterus is called [Pg-53,E] incorrect statement about it. [Pg-52,M]
(A) pregnancy (B) lactation
(C) embryogenesis (D) implantation
118. Extrusion of second polar body from egg nucleus
occurs [NEET–2015] [Pg-52,M]
(A) after entry of sperm but before fertilisation
(B) after fertilisation
(C) before entry of sperm into ovum
(D) simultaneously with first cleavage
119. All the haploid gametes produced by the female
have [Pg-53,M]
(A) X-chromosomes
(B) Y-chromosomes (A) The second meiotic division of secondary
(C) 50% gametes have X and 50% have oocyte occurs after fertilisation.
Ychromosomes (B) The embryo with 8–16 blastomeres is called
(D) 25% gametes have X and 75% have morula.
Ychromosomes (C) The trophoblast layer of blastocyst gets
120. Cleavage that occurs in the zygote as it moves embedded in the endometrium.
through the isthmus of oviduct towards the (D) The cells of inner cell mass differentiate to
uterus is [Pg-52,E] form embryo.
(A) meiotic division (B) mitotic division 123. Assertion: All copulations do not lead to
(C) reductional division (D) none of these fertilisation and pregnancy.
121. Match the following and choose the correct Reason: Fertilisation can only occur if the ovum
option from the codes given below. and sperms are transported simultaneously to
[Pg-52,533,M] the ampulla. [Pg-51,H]

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 (A) Both assertion and reason are true and (A) chorionic villi (B) trophoblast
reason is the correct explanation of assertion. (C) umbilical cord (D) none of these
(B) Both assertion and reason are true but 129. Choose the incorrect statement about placenta.
reason is not the correct explanation of [Pg-53,H]
assertion. (A) The placenta facilitates the supply of oxygen
(C) Assertion is true but reason is false. and nutrients to the embryo.
(D) Both assertion and reason are false. (B) It helps in the removal of CO2 and excretory/
124. Assertion: The secretions of the acrosome help waste materials produced by the embryo.
the sperm enter into the cytoplasm of the ovum. (C) The placenta is connected to the embryo
Reason: The entry of sperm into the cytoplasm through umbilical cord.
of the ovum is responsible for the capacitation of (D) Placenta acts like an endocrine tissue and
sperms. [Pg-51,H] produces several enzymes also.
(A) Both assertion and reason are true and 130. Which of the following hormones is not secreted
reason is the correct explanation of assertion. by human placenta? [NCERT Exemplar] [Pg-53,E]
(B) Both assertion and reason are true but (A) hCG (B) Estrogen
reason is not the correct explanation of (C) Progesterone (D) LH
assertion. 131. Several hormones like hCG, hPL, estrogen,
(C) Assertion is true but reason is false. progesterone are produced by
(D) Both assertion and reason are false. [NEET–2016] [Pg-53,E]
125. Assertion: The blastomeres in the blastocyst are (A) Fallopian tube (B) pituitary
arranged into trophoblast and inner cell mass. (C) ovary (D) placenta
Reason: The trophoblast layer gets attached to 132. A hormone that is secreted by ovary in the later
the endometrium. [Pg-52,H] phase of pregnancy is [Pg-53,E]
(A) Both assertion and reason are true and (A) estrogen (B) FSH
reason is the correct explanation of assertion. (C) relaxin (D) hCG
(B) Both assertion and reason are true but 133. The hormone(s) that is/are produced during
reason is not the correct explanation of pregnancy only [Pg-53,E]
assertion. (A) hCG (B) hPL
(C) Assertion is true but reason is false. (C) relaxin (D) all of these
(D) Both assertion and reason are false. 134. The levels of estrogens, progestogens, cortisol,
126. The finger-like projections that appear on the prolactin, etc., increase many fold in blood
trophoblast after implantation are called during pregnancy. It is necessary for [Pg-53,M]
[Pg-53,E] (A) supporting the fetal growth
(A) trophoectoderm (B) chorionic villi (B) metabolic changes in the mother
(C) placenta (D) none of these (C) the maintenance of pregnancy
127. The structural and functional unit formed (D) all of these
between the developing embryo (foetus) and
maternal body is called [Pg-53,E]
(A) placenta (B) trophoblast
(C) chorionic villi (D) trophoectoderm
128. The embryo remains connected to the placenta
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135. Match Column-I with Column-II and choose the (A) specific tissues and organs
correct option from the codes given below. (B) all tissues and organs
[Pg-53,M] (C) only cardiac cells and heart
(D) none of these
139. Match Column-I with Column-II and select the
correct option using the codes given below.
[NEET–2016] [Pg-54,M]

136. Immediately after implantation, which part of

blastocyst differentiates into ectoderm and 140. The foetus develops limbs and digits by the end
endoderm? [Pg-53,E] of [Pg-54,E]
(A) Trophoblast (A) 1st month of pregnancy
(B) Chorionic villi (B) 2nd month of pregnancy
(C) Inner cell mass (C) 3rd month of pregnancy
(D) None of these (D) 5th month of pregnancy
137. Refer to the given figure showing human foetus 141. Match Column-I with Column-II and choose the
within the uterus. How will the removal of ‘A’ in correct option from the codes given below.
the figure affect the growth of foetus? [Pg-54,E]
[Pg-53,M]

(A) Secretion of hCG hormone will stop

(B) Secretion of relaxin hormone will stop
(C) Transportation of substances to and from the 142. Read the following statements about major
embryo will stop features of embryonic development at various
(D) All of these months of pregnancy. Choose the incorrect
138. The inner cell mass contains certain cells called statement(s) about it. [Pg-54,M]
stem cells which have the potency to give rise to (I) The embryo’s heart is the first formed organ.
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 (II) Most of the major organ systems are formed (B) Both assertion and reason are true, but
by the end of 2nd month of pregnancy. reason is not the correct explanation of
(III) The first movement of foetus is observed assertion.
during 7th month of pregnancy. (C) Assertion is true, but reason is false.
(IV) The eyelashes are formed by the end of (D) Both assertion and reason are false.
second trimester. 146. Assertion: The first movements of foetus are
(A) II and III (B) I and II observed during the third month of pregnancy.
(C) III and IV (D) Only IV Reason: By the end of first trimester, eyelids
143. Select the correct sequences of events. [Odisha, separate and eye-lashes are formed. [Pg-54,H]
NEET-2019] [Pg-54,M] (A) Both assertion and reason are true and
(A) Gametogenesis → Gamete transfer → reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
Syngamy → Zygote cell differentiation → cell (B) Both assertion and reason are true, but
division (cleavage) → organogenesis reason is not the correct explanation of
(B) Gametogenesis → Gamete transfer → assertion.
Syngamy → Zygote cell division (cleavage) → cell (C) Assertion is true, but reason is false.
differentiation → organogenesis (D) Both assertion and reason are false.
(C) Gametogenesis → Gamete transfer → 147. The duration of pregnancy is called [Pg-54,E]
Syngamy → Zygote cell division (cleavage) → (A) parturition (B) lactation
organogenesis → cell differentiation (C) gestation period (D) none of these
(D) Gametogenesis → Syngamy → Gamete 148. The process of delivery of the foetus is called
transfer → Zygote cell division (cleavage) → cell [Pg-54,E]
differentiation → organogenesis (A) lactation
144. Assertion: The placenta is connected to the (B) parturition
embryo through an umbilical cord. (C) foetal ejection reflex
Reason: The umbilical cord helps in the transport (D) none of these
of substances to and from the embryo. [Pg-53,H] 149. The signals for parturition originate from the
(A) Both assertion and reason are true and [Pg-54,E]
reason is the correct explanation of assertion. (A) fully developed foetus
(B) Both assertion and reason are true, but (B) placenta
reason is not the correct explanation of (C) umbilical cord
assertion. (D) both (A) and (B)
(C) Assertion is true, but reason is false. 150. Match Column-I with Column-II and choose the
(D) Both assertion and reason are false. correct option from the codes given below.
[Pg-54,M]
145. Assertion: Placenta also acts as an endocrine
gland.
Reason: In the later phase of pregnancy, relaxin
is secreted by placenta. [Pg-53,H]
(A) Both assertion and reason are true and
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 156. Colostrum contains [Pg-54,E]
(A) antibodies
(B) nutrients
(C) enzymes
(D) both (A) and (B)
157. Assertion: Parturition is a complex
neuroendocrine mechanism.
Reason: The signals of parturition originate from
the fully developed fetus and placenta. [Pg-54,H]
(A) Both assertion and reason are true and
reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
151. The process of milk production is called (B) Both assertion and reason are true, but
[Pg-54,E] reason is not the correct explanation of
(A) lactation (B) parturition assertion.
(C) after birth (D) colostrum (C) Assertion is true, but reason is false.
152. Choose the incorrect statement from the (D) Both assertion and reason are false.
following: [Pg-54,M] 158. Assertion: The mammary glands of the female
(A) Parturition is induced by a complex undergo differentiation after parturition.
neuroendocrine mechanism. Reason: Lactation always starts after childbirth.
(B) The foetal ejection reflex triggers release of [Pg-54,H]
oxytocin from the hypothalamus. (A) Both assertion and reason are true and
(C) Oxytocin acts on the uterine muscles. reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
(D) The placenta is also expelled out of the (B) Both assertion and reason are true, but
uterus after the delivery of infant. reason is not the correct explanation of
153. Which of the following hormones is responsible assertion.
for both the milk ejection reflex and the foetal (C) Assertion is true, but reason is false.
ejection reflex? [Odisha, NEET-2019] [Pg-54,M] (D) Both assertion and reason are false.
(A) Relaxin (B) Estrogen
(C) Prolactin (D) Oxytocin
154. The milk produced during the initial few days of 159. Assertion: Breast-feeding during the initial
lactation is called [Pg-54,E] period of infant growth is recommended.
(A) colostrum (B) first milk Reason: During initial few days after delivery,
(C) milky water (D) none of these colostrum is produced. [Pg-54,H]
155. Choose the incorrect statement from the
following. [NCERT Exemplar] [Pg-54,M] (A) Both assertion and reason are true and
(A) Internal fertilisation takes place, in birds and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
mammals. (B) Both assertion and reason are true, but
(B) Colostrum contains antibodies and nutrients. reason is not the correct explanation of
(C) Polyspermy is prevented by chemical changes assertion.
on the egg surface. (C) Assertion is true, but reason is false.
(D) In the human female implantation occurs (D) Both assertion and reason are false
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 ANSWER KEY

Q 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Ans B C B C A D D B A D
Q 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Ans A A A C B B B C D A
Q 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Ans B C B D A B A C B C
Q 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
Ans D A C B A B A B A B
Q 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
Ans C B A C B C C A A B
Q 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
Ans D C C A D B C A C B
Q 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70
Ans D A C A A C C A C A
Q 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80
Ans D C A B C D D C D A
Q 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90
Ans D D B D A C B C C A
Q 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100
Ans A B B C A D C A B A
Q 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110
Ans D B C B C D B C A B
Q 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120
Ans B C A A A B D A A B
Q 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130
Ans B A A C B B A C D D
Q 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140
Ans D C D D A C C B D B
Q 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150
Ans C A B A A D C B D A
Q 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159
Ans A B D A C D B D A

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