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Year: 2025
Topic: Animal Kingdom
1.
While trying to find out the characteristic of a newly found animal, a researcher did the histology of adult animal and observed a cavity with presence of mesodermal tissue towards the body wall but no mesodermal tissue was observed towards the alimentary canal. What could be the possible coelome of that animal ?
(1).
Spongocoelomate
(2).
Acoelomate
(3).
Pseudocoelomate
(4).
Schizocoelomate

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Year: 2023
Topic: Animal Kingdom
2.
Match List I with List II

Choose the correct answer from the options give below:
(1).
A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III
(2).
A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
(3).
A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
(4).
A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV

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Year: 2021
Topic: Animal Kingdom
3.
Read the following statements.
(a) Metagenesis is observed in Helminths.
(b) Echinoderms are triploblastic and coelomate animals.
(c) Round worms have organ-system level of body organization.
(d) Comb plates present in ctenophores help in digestion.
(e) Water vascular system is characteristic of Echinoderms.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
(1).
(c), (d) and (e) are correct
(2).
(a), (b) and (c) are correct
(3).
(a), (d) and (e) are correct
(4).
(b), (c) and (e) are correct

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Year: 2020
Topic: Animal Kingdom
4.
Which of the following statements are true for the phylum-Chordata?
(a) In Urochordata notochord extends from head to tail and it is present throughout their life.
(b) In Vertebrata notochord is present during the embryonic period only.
(c) Central nervous system is dorsal and hollow.
(d) Chordata is divided into 3 subphyla - Hemichordata, Tunicata and Cephalochordata.
(1).
(c) and (a)
(2).
(a) and (b)
(3).
(b) and (c)
(4).
(d) and (c)

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Year: 2025
Topic: Animal Kingdom
5.
Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): All vertebrates are chordates but all chordates are not vertebrate.
Reason (R): The members of subphylum vertebrata possess notochord during the embryonic period, the notochord is replaced by a cartilaginous or bony vertebral column in adults.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(1).
A is false but R is true
(2).
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(3).
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
(4).
A is true but R is false

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Year: 2025
Topic: Animal Kingdom
6.
All living members of the class Cyclostomata are:
(1).
Ectoparasite
(2).
Free living
(3).
Endoparasite
(4).
Symbiotic

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Year: 2025
Topic: Animal Kingdom
7.
Role of the water vascular system in Echinoderms is :
A. Respiration and Locomotion
B. Excretion and Locomotion
C. Capture and transport of food
D. Digestion and Respiration
E. Digestion and Excretion
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(1).
B, D and E Only
(2).
A and B Only
(3).
A and C Only
(4).
B and C Only

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Year: 2024
Topic: Animal Kingdom
8.
Consider the following statements :
A. Annelids are true coelomates
B. Poriferans are pseudocoelomates
C. Aschelminthes are acoelomates
D. Platyhelminthes are pseudocoelomates
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(1).
C only
(2).
D only
(3).
B only
(4).
A only

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Year: 2024
Topic: Animal Kingdom
9.
Match List I with List II:

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1).
A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
(2).
A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
(3).
A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I
(4).
A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III

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Year: 2024
Topic: Animal Kingdom
10.
In both sexes of cockroach, a pair of jointed filamentous structures called anal cerci are present on:
(1).
8th and 9th segment
(2).
11th segment
(3).
5th segment
(4).
10th segment

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Year: 2024
Topic: Animal Kingdom
11.
Match List I with List II:

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1).
A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
(2).
A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
(3).
A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV
(4).
A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV

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Year: 2024
Topic: Animal Kingdom
12.
The following are the statements about non-chordates:
A. Pharynx is perforated by gill slits.
B. Notochord is absent.
C. Central nervous system is dorsal.
D. Heart is dorsal if present.
E. Post anal tail is absent.
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
(1).
B, D, & E only
(2).
B, C, & D only
(3).
A & C only
(4).
A, B, & D only

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Year: 2023
Topic: Animal Kingdom
13.
Radial symmetry is NOT found in adults of phylum _______
(1).
Hemichordata
(2).
Coelenterata
(3).
Echinodermata
(4).
Ctenophora

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Year: 2023
Topic: Animal Kingdom
14.
In cockroach, excretion is brought about by:
A. Phallic gland
B. Urecose gland
C. Nephrocytes
D. Fat body
E. Collaterial glands
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1).
A, B and E only
(2).
B, C and D only
(3).
B and D only
(4).
A and E only

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Year: 2023
Topic: Animal Kingdom
15.
Select the correct statements with reference to chordates.
A. Presence of mid-dorsal, solid and double nerve cord.
B. Presence of closed circulatory system.
C. Presence of paired pharyngeal gillslits.
D. Presence of dorsal heart.
E. Triploblastic pseudocoelomate animals.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1).
B and C only
(2).
B, D and E only
(3).
C, D and E only
(4).
A, C and D only

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Year: 2023
Topic: Animal Kingdom
16.
Which of the following is characteristic feature of cockroach regarding sexual dimorphism?
(1).
Presence of anal styles
(2).
Presence of sclerites
(3).
Presence of anal cerci
(4).
Dark brown body colour and anal cerci

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Year: 2022
Topic: Animal Kingdom
17.
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : All vertebrates are chordates but all chordates are not vertebrates.
Reason (R) : Notochord is replaced by the vertebral column in the adult vertebrates.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
(1).
Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
(2).
Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
(3).
(A) is correct but (R) is not correct
(4).
(A) is not correct but (R) is correct a

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Year: 2022
Topic: Animal Kingdom
18.
Exoskeleton of arthropods is composed of:
(1).
Cutin
(2).
Cellulose
(3).
Chitin
(4).
Glucosamine

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Year: 2021
Topic: Animal Kingdom
19.
Match List-I with List-II.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
(1).
(a) - (ii), (b) - (iii), (c) - (i), (d) - (iv)
(2).
(a) - (iv), (b) - (i), (c) - (iii), (d) - (ii)
(3).
(a) - (ii), (b) - (iii), (c) - (iv), (d) - (i)
(4).
(a) - (i), (b) - (iv), (c) - (iii), (d) - (ii)

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Year: 2021
Topic: Animal Kingdom
20.
Which one of the following belongs to the family Muscidae?
(1).
Fire fly
(2).
Grasshopper
(3).
Cockroach
(4).
House fly

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Year: 2021
Topic: Animal Kingdom
21.
Match List-I with List-II.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
(1).
(a) - (iv), (b) - (iii), (c) - (i), (d) - (ii)
(2).
(a) - (iii), (b) - (iv), (c) -(i), (d) - (ii)
(3).
(a) - (iii), (b) - (iv), (c) - (ii), (d) - (i)
(4).
(a) - (iv), (b) - (i), (c) -(ii), (d) - (iii)

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Year: 2020
Topic: Animal Kingdom
22.
Bilaterally symmetrical and acoelomate animals are exemplified by:
(1).
Platyhelminthes
(2).
Aschelminthes
(3).
Annelida
(4).
Ctenophora

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Year: 2020
Topic: Animal Kingdom
23.
Match the following columns and select the correctoption.
(1).
(a) - (iii), (b) - (iv), (c) - (i), (d) - (ii)
(2).
(a) - (iv), (b) - (ii), (c) - (iii), (d) - (i)
(3).
(a) - (i), (b) - (iv), (c) - (iii), (d) - (ii)
(4).
(a) - (ii), (b) - (iii), (c) - (iv), (d) - (i)

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Year: 2020
Topic: Animal Kingdom
24.
Match the following columns and select the correctoption.
(1).
(a) - (iv), (b) - (i), (c) - (ii), (d) - (iii)
(2).
(a) - (iii), (b) - (ii), (c) - (i), (d) - (iv)
(3).
(a) - (ii), (b) - (i), (c) - (iii), (d) - (iv)
(4).
(a) - (i), (b) - (iii), (c) - (ii), (d) - (iv)

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Year: 2019
Topic: Animal Kingdom
25.
Match the following organisms with their respective characteristics
(1).
(a) - (iii), (b) - (iv), (c) - (ii), (d) - (i)
(2).
(a) - (ii), (b) - (iv), (c) - (iii), (d) - (i)
(3).
(a) - (iii), (b) - (ii), (c) - (iv), (d) - (i)
(4).
(a) - (iii), (b) - (ii), (c) - (i), (d) - (iv)

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Year: 2019
Topic: Animal Kingdom
26.
Consider following features :
1. Organ system level of organisation
2. Bilateral symmetry
3. True coelomates with segmentation of body
Select the correct option of animal groups which possess all the above characteristics.
(1).
Annelida, Arthropoda and Mollusca
(2).
Arthropoda, Mollusca and Chordata
(3).
Annelida, Mollusca and Chordata
(4).
Annelida, Arthropoda and Chordata

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Year: 2018
Topic: Animal Kingdom
27.
Which of the following animals does not undergo metamorphosis?
(1).
Starfish
(2).
Moth
(3).
Tunicate
(4).
Earthworm

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Year: 2018
Topic: Animal Kingdom
28.
Which one of these animals is not a homeotherm?
(1).
Psittacula
(2).
Camelus
(3).
Chelone
(4).
Macropus

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Year: 2018
Topic: Animal Kingdom
29.
Identify the vertebrate group of animals characterized by crop and gizzard in its digestive system
(1).
Osteichthyes.
(2).
Aves.
(3).
Reptilia.
(4).
Amphibia.

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Year: 2017
Topic: Animal Kingdom
30.
Select the correct route for the passage of sperms in male frogs
(1).
Testes → Vasa efferentia → Kidney → Bidder's canal → Urinogenital duct → Cloaca
(2).
Testes → Bidder's canal → Kidney → Vasa efferentia → Urinogenital duct → Cloaca
(3).
Testes → Vasa efferentia → Kidney → Seminal Vesicle → Urinogenital duct → Cloaca
(4).
Testes → Vasa efferentia → Bidder's canal → Ureter → Cloaca

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Year: 2017
Topic: Animal Kingdom
31.
An important characteristic that Hemichordates share with Chordates is
(1).
pharynx without gill slits.
(2).
absence of notochord.
(3).
ventral tubular nerve cord.
(4).
pharynx with gill slits.

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Year: 2017
Topic: Animal Kingdom
32.
Which among these is the correct combination of aquatic mammals ?
(1).
Trygon, Whales, Seals
(2).
Seals, Dolphins, Sharks
(3).
Dolphins, Seals, Trygon
(4).
Whales, Dolphins, Seals

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Year: 2016
Topic: Animal Kingdom
33.
Which of the following characteristic features always holds true for the corresponding group of animals ?
(1).
Viviparous - Mammalia
(2).
Possess a mouth with an upper and a lower jaw - Chordata
(3).
3 chambered heart with one incompletely divided ventricle - Reptilia
(4).
Cartilaginous endoskeleton - Chondrichthyes

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Year: 2016
Topic: Animal Kingdom
34.
Which one of the following characteristics is not shared by birds and mammals ?
(1).
Breathing using lungs
(2).
Viviparity
(3).
Warm blooded nature
(4).
Ossified endoskeleton

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Year: 2016
Topic: Animal Kingdom
35.
Which of the following features is not present in the phylum - Arthropoda?
(1).
Metameric segmentation
(2).
Parapodia
(3).
Jointed appendages
(4).
Chitinous exoskeleton

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