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Q1easymcqGeneral StudiesCompetitive Exam2026
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Who suggested that "Everyone has a specific blood group"?
Q2mediummcqGeneral AwarenessCompetitive Exam2026
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Our brain mainly depends on which of the following food?
Q3mediummcqGeneral StudiesWBCS Prelims 20182026
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Muscle fatigue experienced after strenuous physical activity is primarily due to the accumulation of:
Q4mediummcqBiologyCompetitive Exam Practice Paper2026
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The number of milk teeth in man is:
Q5mediummcqScienceWest Bengal Civil Services2026
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Amount of normally carried by of pure human blood, is
Q6mediummcqGeneral StudiesWBCS Prelims2026
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The lifespan of red blood cells is _____ days.
Q7mediummcqBiologyNEET 20192026
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The ciliated epithelial cells are required to move particles or mucus in a specific direction. In humans, these cells are mainly present in:
Q8mediummcqBiologyNEET 20192026
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Select the correct option.
Q9mediummcqBiologyNEET 20192026
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Which of the following factors is responsible for the formation of concentrated urine?
Q10hardmcqBiologyNEET 20192026
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Tidal Volume and Expiratory Reserve Volume of an athlete is 500mL and 1000mL, respectively. What will be his Expiratory Capacity if the Residual Volume is 1200mL?
Q11mediummcqBiologyNEET 20192026
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How does steroid hormone influence the cellular activities?
Q12mediummcqGeneral ScienceSSC CGL2026
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Muscles get tired when there is shortfall of ____.
Q13easymcqBiologyNEET 20192026
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Colostrum the yellowish fluid, secreted by mother during the initial days of lactation is very essential to impart immunity to the new born infants because it contains:
Q14easymcqBiologyNEET 20192026
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Which of the following immune responses is responsible for rejection of kidney graft?
Q15hardmcqBiologyNEET 20192026
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Use of an artificial kidney during hemodialysis may result in:(a) Nitrogenous waste build-up in the body(b) Non-elimination of excess potassium ions(c) Reduced absorption of calcium ions from gastro-intestinal tract(d) Reduced RBC productionWhich of the following options is the most appropriate?
Q16easymcqBiologyNEET (UG) 20172026
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Which of the following options best represents the enzyme composition of pancreatic juice?
Q17mediummcqBiologySSC CGL2026
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Which disease is caused by excessive iron deposition within the reticuloendothelial cells of the liver, spleen and bone marrow?
Q18mediummcqBiologyNEET 20192026
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Match the following structures with their respective location in organs:
(a) Crypts of Lieberkühn (i) Pancreas
(b) Glisson's Capsule (ii) Duodenum
(c) Islets of Langerhans (iii) Small intestine
(d) Brunner's Glands (iv) Liver
Q19mediummcqBiologyNEET (UG) 20172026
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Which cells of 'Crypts of Lieberkuhn' secrete antibacterial lysozyme?
Q20mediummcqBiologyNEET (UG) 20172026
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The hepatic portal vein drains blood to liver from:
Q21mediummcqBiologyNEET 20192026
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Identify the cells whose secretion protects the lining of gastro-intestinal tract from various enzymes.
Q22mediummcqBiologyNEET 20192026
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Match the following hormones with the respective disease:(a) Insulin (i) Addison's disease(b) Thyroxin (ii) Diabetes insipidus(c) Corticoids (iii) Acromegaly(d) Growth Hormone (iv) Goitre(v) Diabetes mellitus
Q23easymcqBiologyNEET (UG) 20172026
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A decrease in blood pressure/volume will not cause the release of:
Q24easymcqBiologyNEET 20192026
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Which part of the brain is responsible for thermoregulation?
Q25mediummcqBiologyNEET (UG) 20172026
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A baby boy aged two years is admitted to play school and passes through a dental check-up. The dentist observed that the boy had twenty teeth. Which teeth were absent?
Q26mediummcqBiologyNEET (UG) 20172026
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Adult human RBCs are enucleate. Which of the following statement(s) is/are most appropriate explanation for this feature?(a) They do not need to reproduce(b) They are somatic cells(c) They do not metabolize(d) All their internal space is available for oxygen transport
Q27hardmcqBiologyNEET 20192026
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What would be the heart rate of a person if the cardiac output is 5L, blood volume in the ventricles at the end of diastole is 100mL and at the end of ventricular systole is 50mL?
Q28mediummcqBiologyWBCS Prelims2026
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Target tissue of insulin is
Q29mediummcqBiologyNEET 20192026
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Match the Column-I with Column-II:
Column-I
(a) P - wave
(b) QRS complex
(c) T - wave
(d) Reduction in size of T-wave
Column-II
(i) Depolarisation of ventricles
(ii) Repolarisation of ventricles
(iii) Coronary ischemia
(iv) Depolarisation of atria
Q30easymcqBiologyNEET 20192026
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Which of the following muscular disorders is inherited?
Q31mediummcqBiologyGovernment Competitive Exam2026
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The saliva in human beings contains which enzyme?
Q32easymcqBiologyNEET 20192026
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Due to increasing air-borne allergens and pollutants, many people in urban areas are suffering from respiratory disorder causing wheezing due to:
Q33mediummcqGeneral AwarenessSSC CGL2026
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The gustatory receptors in human beings detect ________
Q34mediummcqBiologyCompetitive Exam2026
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The nitrogenous waste of Human Beings is
Q35easymcqBiologyNEET 20232026
Vital capacity of lung is:
Q36mediummcqBiologyNEET 20232026
Match List I with List II regarding hormones:| List I | List II || :--- | :--- || A. CCK | I. Kidney || B. GIP | II. Heart || C. ANF | III. Gastric gland || D. ADH | IV. Pancreas |
Q37easymcqBiologyNEET 20232026
Match List I with List II:| List I (Type of Joint) | List II (Found between) || :--- | :--- || A. Cartilaginous Joint | I. Between flat skull bones || B. Ball and Socket Joint | II. Between adjacent vertebrae || C. Fibrous Joint | III. Between carpal and metacarpal of thumb || D. Saddle Joint | IV. Between Humerus and Pectoral Girdle |
Q38mediummcqBiologyNEET 20222026
Which of the following are not the effects of Parathyroid hormone (PTH)?(a) Stimulates the process of bone resorption.(b) Decreases level in blood.(c) Reabsorption of by renal tubules.(d) Decreases the absorption of from digested food.(e) Increases metabolism of carbohydrates.Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Q39mediummcqBiologyNEET 20232026
Match List I with List II:| List I (Cells) | List II (Secretion) || :--- | :--- || A. Peptic cells | I. Mucus || B. Goblet cells | II. Bile juice || C. Oxyntic cells | III. Proenzyme pepsinogen || D. Hepatic cells | IV. HCl and intrinsic factor |
Q40easymcqBiologyNEET 20222026
Which of the following functions is not performed by secretions from salivary glands?
Q41easymcqBiologyNEET 20222026
Which of the following is present between the adjacent bones of the vertebral column?
Q42easymcqBiologyNEET 20222026
Which of the following is not the function of the conducting part of the respiratory system?
Q43mediummcqBiologyNEET 20222026
Given below are two statements:Statement I: Fatty acids and glycerols cannot be absorbed into blood.Statement II: Specialized lymphatic capillaries called lacteals carry chylomicrons into lymphatic vessels and ultimately into the blood.In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Q44easymcqBiologyNEET 20212026
Sphincter of oddi is present at:
Q45easymcqBiologyNEET 20212026
The partial pressures (in mm Hg) of oxygen (O
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) at alveoli (the site of diffusion) are:
Q46easymcqBiologyNEET 20222026
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).Assertion (A): Osteoporosis is characterised by decreased bone mass and increased chances of fracture.Reason (R): Common cause of osteoporosis is increased levels of oestrogen.In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given:
Q47mediummcqBiologyNEET 20212026
Select the favourable conditions required for the formation of oxyhaemoglobin at the alveoli.
Q48easymcqBIOLOGYNEET 20192026
The maximum volume of air a person can breathe in after a forced expiration is known as:
Q49hardmcqBIOLOGYNEET 20192026
Identify A, B and C in the diagram of hormone action (Standard diagram showing a protein hormone):
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Q50easymcqBIOLOGYNEET 20192026
A specialised nodal tissue embedded in the lower corner of the right atrium, close to atrio-ventricular septum, delays the spreading of impulses to heart apex for about . This delay allows:
Q51mediummcqBIOLOGYNEET 20192026
Match the following parts of a nephron with their function:(a) Descending limb of Henle's loop (i) Reabsorption of salts only(b) Proximal convoluted tubule (ii) Reabsorption of water only(c) Ascending limb of Henle's loop (iii) Conditional reabsorption of sodium ions(d) Distal convoluted tubule (iv) Reabsorption of ions, water, and organic nutrients
Q52mediummcqBIOLOGYNEET 20192026
Which of the following conditions will stimulate parathyroid gland to release parathyroid hormone?
Q53easymcqBiologyNEET 20232026
The parts of human brain that help in regulation of sexual behaviour, expression of excitement, pleasure, rage, fear etc. are:
Q54mediummcqBIOLOGYNEET 20192026
All the components of the nodal tissue are autoexcitable. Why does the SA node act as the normal pacemaker?
Q55easymcqBiologyNEET (UG) 20182026
Match the items given in Column I with those in Column II:Column I: (a) Fibrinogen, (b) Globulin, (c) AlbuminColumn II: (i) Osmotic balance, (ii) Blood clotting, (iii) Defence mechanism
Q56mediummcqGeneral ScienceStaff Selection Commission2026
What is the function of cytochrome P450?
Q57mediummcqBIOLOGYNEET 20192026
Which of the following receptors are specifically responsible for maintenance of balance of body and posture?
Q58mediummcqBiologyNEET (UG) 20182026
Match the functions (Column I) with the part of the excretory system (Column II):Column I: (a) Ultrafiltration, (b) Concentration of urine, (c) Transport of urine, (d) Storage of urineColumn II: (i) , (ii) Ureter, (iii) Urinary bladder, (iv) Malpighian corpuscle
Q59mediummcqBiologyNEET (UG) 20182026
Which of the following gastric cells indirectly help in erythropoiesis?
Q60easymcqBiologyNEET 20232026
Match List I with List II:| List I | List II || :--- | :--- || A. Fovea | I. Visible coloured portion that regulates pupil || B. Iris | II. External layer formed of dense connective tissue || C. Blind spot | III. Point of greatest visual acuity || D. Sclera | IV. Point where optic nerve leaves and photoreceptors are absent |
Q61easymcqBiologyNEET 20232026
Once the undigested and unabsorbed substances enter the caecum, their backflow is prevented by:
Q62mediummcqBiologyNEET 20232026
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R:Assertion A: Nephrons are of two types: Cortical & Juxta medullary, based on their relative position in cortex and medulla.Reason R: Juxta medullary nephrons have short loop of Henle whereas, cortical nephrons have longer loop of Henle.In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer:
Q63mediummcqBiologyNEET 20232026
Which of the following statements are correct?A. Basophils are most abundant cells of the total WBCs.B. Basophils secrete histamine, serotonin and heparin.C. Basophils are involved in inflammatory response.D. Basophils have kidney shaped nucleus.E. Basophils are agranulocytes.
Q64easymcqBiologyNEET 20222026
Select the incorrect statement regarding synapses:
Q65easymcqBiologyNEET 20232026
Match List I with List II regarding ECG waves:| List I | List II || :--- | :--- || A. P-wave | I. Beginning of systole || B. Q-wave | II. Repolarisation of ventricles || C. QRS complex | III. Depolarisation of atria || D. T-wave | IV. Depolarisation of ventricles |
Q66mediummcqBiologyNEET 20222026
Given below are two statements:Statement I: The coagulum is formed of a network of threads called thrombins.Statement II: Spleen is the graveyard of erythrocytes.In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Q67mediummcqBiologyNEET 20232026
Which of the following are not under the control of thyroid hormone?A. Maintenance of water and electrolyte balanceB. Regulation of basal metabolic rateC. Normal rhythm of sleep-wake cycleD. Development of immune systemE. Support the process of R.B.Cs formationChoose the correct answer:
Q68easymcqBiologyNEET 20222026
Under normal physiological conditions in human beings every oxygenated blood can deliver ____ of to the tissues.
Q69mediummcqBiologyNEET 20222026
Nitrogenous waste is excreted in the form of pellet or paste by:
Q70easymcqBiologyNEET 20212026
Persons with "AB" blood group are called as "Universal recipients". This is due to:
Q71easymcqBiologyNEET 20222026
Which of the following is a correct match for disease and its symptoms?
Q72easymcqBiologyNEET 20212026
Which enzyme is responsible for the conversion of inactive fibrinogens to fibrins?
Q73easymcqBiologyNEET 20212026
Succus entericus is referred to as:
Q74easymcqBIOLOGYNEET 20192026
Select the correct statement regarding breathing:
Q75mediummcqGeneral StudiesUP Police Assistant Operator Exam2026
A resting person normally has a pulse rate between _________ beats per minute.
Q76mediummcqBIOLOGYNEET 20192026
Match the items in Column - I with those in Column - II:Column I: (a) Podocytes, (b) Protonephridia, (c) Nephridia, (d) Renal calculiColumn II: (i) Crystallised oxalate, (ii) Annelids, (iii) Amphioxus, (iv) Filtration slits
Q77easymcqBIOLOGYNEET 20192026
Erythropoiesis starts in:
Q78easymcqBIOLOGYNEET 20192026
Artificial light, extended work-time and reduced sleeptime disrupt the activity of:
Q79easymcqBiologyNEET (UG) 20182026
The transparent lens in the human eye is held in its place by:
Q80mediummcqBiologyNEET (UG) 20182026
Match the items given in Column I with those in Column II:Column I: (a) Tricuspid valve, (b) Bicuspid valve, (c) Semilunar valveColumn II: (i) Between left atrium and left ventricle, (ii) Between right ventricle and pulmonary artery, (iii) Between right atrium and right ventricle
Q81hardmcqBiologyNEET (UG) 20182026
Which of the following hormones can play a significant role in osteoporosis?
Q82easymcqBiologyNEET (UG) 20182026
Which of the following options correctly represents the lung conditions in asthma and emphysema, respectively?
Q83easymcqBiologyNEET 20172026
Receptor sites for neurotransmitters are present on:
Q84easymcqBiologyNEET 20172026
Myelin sheath is produced by:
Q85easymcqBiologyNEET 20172026
Hypersecretion of Growth Hormone in adults does not cause further increase in height, because:
Q86mediummcqBiologyNEET (UG) 20182026
Which of the following structures or regions is incorrectly paired with its functions?
Q87easymcqBiologyNEET 20172026
MALT constitutes about ___________ percent of the lymphoid tissue in human body.
Q88easymcqBiologyNEET 20172026
The pivot joint between atlas and axis is a type of:
Q89mediummcqBiologyNEET (UG) 20182026
Which of the following is an occupational respiratory disorder?
Q90easymcqBiologyNEET (UG) 20182026
Which of the following terms describe human dentition?
Q91mediummcqBiologyNEET (UG) 20182026
Match the items given in Column I with those in Column II:Column I: (a) Tidal volume, (b) Inspiratory Reserve volume, (c) Expiratory Reserve volume, (d) Residual volumeColumn II: (i) – , (ii) – , (iii) – , (iv) –
Q92easymcqBiologyNEET (UG) 20182026
Which of the following is an amino acid derived hormone?
Q93mediummcqBiologyNEET 20172026
Good vision depends on adequate intake of carotene rich food. Select the best option from the following statements:(a) Vitamin A derivatives are formed from carotene(b) The photopigments are embedded in the membrane discs of the inner segment(c) Retinal is a derivative of vitamin A(d) Retinal is a light absorbing part of all the visual photopigments
Q94mediummcqBiologyNEET 20172026
A decrease in blood pressure/volume will not cause the release of:
Q95easymcqBiologyNEET 20172026
GnRH, a hypothalamic hormone, needed in reproduction, acts on:
Q96easymcqBiologyNEET 20172026
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:
Q97mediummcqBiologyNEET (UG) 20182026
Match the items given in Column I with those in Column II:Column I: (a) Glycosuria, (b) Gout, (c) Renal calculi, (d) Glomerular nephritisColumn II: (i) Accumulation of uric acid in joints, (ii) Mass of crystallised salts within the kidney, (iii) Inflammation in glomeruli, (iv) Presence of glucose in urine
Q98mediummcqBiologyNEET 20172026
A baby boy aged two years is admitted to play school and passes through a dental check-up. The dentist observed that the boy had twenty teeth. Which teeth were absent?
Q99mediummcqBiologyNEET 20172026
Lungs are made up of air-filled sacs the alveoli. They do not collapse even after forceful expiration, because of:
Q100easymcqBiologyNEET 20172026
A temporary endocrine gland in the human body is:
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