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Year: 2025
Topic: Human Reproduction
1.
The first menstruation is called :
(1).
Ovulation
(2).
Menopause
(3).
Menarche
(4).
Diapause

Year: 2024
Topic: Human Reproduction
2.
Identify the correct option (A), (B), ( C), (D) with respect to spermatogenesis.
(1).
FSH, Sertoli Cells, Leydig cells, spermatogenesis.
(2).
ICSH, Leydig Cells, Sertoli cells, spermatogenesis.
(3).
FSH, Leydig Cells, Sertoli cells, spermiogenesis
(4).
ICSH, Interstitial cells, Leydig cells, spermiogenesis.

Year: 2022
Topic: Human Reproduction
3.
Which of the following statements are true for spermatogenesis but do not hold true for Oogenesis?
(a) It results in the formation of haploid gametes.
(b) Differentiation of gamete occurs after the completion of meiosis.
(c) Meiosis occurs continuously in a mitotically dividing stem cell population.
(d) It is controlled by the Luteinizing hormone (LH) and Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) secreted by the anterior pituitary.
(e) It is initiated at puberty.
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
(1).
(c) and (e) only
(2).
(b) and (c) only
(3).
(b), (d) and (e) only
(4).
(b), (c) and (e) only

Year: 2021
Topic: Human Reproduction
4.
Which of the following secretes the hormone, relaxin, during the later phase of pregnancy?
(1).
Graafian follicle
(2).
Corpus luteum
(3).
Foetus
(4).
Uterus

Year: 2016
Topic: Human Reproduction
5.
Select the incorrect statement
(1).
LH and FSH triggers ovulation in ovary
(2).
LH and FSH decrease gradually during the follicular phase
(3).
LH triggers secretion of androgens from the leydig cells
(4).
FSH stimulates the sertoli cells which help in spermiogenesis

Year: 2025
Topic: Human Reproduction
6.
Match List - I with List - II.

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

Year: 2025
Topic: Human Reproduction
7.
Find the correct statements :
A. In human pregnancy, the major organ systems are formed at the end of 12 weeks.
B. In human pregnancy the major organ systems are formed at the end of 8 weeks.
C. In human pregnancy heart is formed after one month of gestation.
D. In human pregnancy, limbs and digits develop by the end of second month.
E. In human pregnancy the appearance of hair is usually observed in the fifth month.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(1).
A, C, D and E Only
(2).
A and E Only
(3).
B and C Only
(4).
B, C, D and E Only

Year: 2025
Topic: Human Reproduction
8.
Consider the following:
A. The reductive division for the human female gametogenesis starts earlier than that of the male gametogenesis.
B. The gap between the first meiotic division and the second meiotic division is much shorter for males compared to females.
C. The first polar body is associated with the formation of the primary oocyte.
D. Luteinizing Hormone (LH) surge leads to disintegration of the endometrium and onset of menstrual bleeding.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(1).
B and C are true
(2).
A and B are true
(3).
A and C are true
(4).
B and D are true

Year: 2024
Topic: Human Reproduction
9.
Given below are two staements:
Statement I: The presence or absence of hymen is not a reliable indicator of virginity.
Statement II: The hymen is torn during the first coitus only.
In the light of the above staements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1).
Statement I is true but Statement II is false
(2).
Statement I is false but Staement II is true
(3).
Both Statement I and Statement II are true
(4).
Both Statement I and Statement II are false

Year: 2024
Topic: Human Reproduction
10.
Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R :
Assertion A : Breast - feeding during initial period of infant growth is recommended by doctors for bringing a healthy baby .
Reason R : Colostrum contains several antibodies absolutely essential to develop resistance for the new born baby .
In the light of the above statements , choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
(1).
A is correct but R is not correct .
(2).
A is not correct but R is correct .
(3).
Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
(4).
Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.

Year: 2024
Topic: Human Reproduction
11.
Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R :
Assertion A : FSH acts upon ovarian follicles in female and Leydig cells in male .
Reason R : Growing ovarian follicles secrete estrogen in female while interstitial cells secrete androgen in male human being .
In the light of the above statements , choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(1).
A is true but R is false.
(2).
A is false but R is true.
(3).
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(4).
Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.

Year: 2024
Topic: Human Reproduction
12.
Which of the following is not a component of Fallopian tube?
(1).
Infundibulum
(2).
Ampulla
(3).
Uterine fundus
(4).
Isthmus

Year: 2023
Topic: Human Reproduction
13.
In angiosperm, the haploid, diploid and triploid structures of a fertilized embryo sac sequentially are:
(1).
Antipodals, synergids, and primary endosperm nucleus
(2).
Synergids, Zygote and Primary endosperm nucleus
(3).
Synergids, antipodals and Polar nuclei
(4).
Synergids, Primary endosperm nucleus and zygote

Year: 2023
Topic: Human Reproduction
14.
Which of the following statements are correct regarding female reproductive cycle ?
A. In non-primate mammals cyclical changes during reproduction are called oestrus cycle.
B. First menstrual cycle begins at puberty and is called menopause.
C. Lack of menstruation may be indicative of pregnancy.
D. Cyclic menstruation extends between menarche and menopause.
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
(1).
A and B only
(2).
A, B and C only
(3).
A, C and D only
(4).
A and D only

Year: 2023
Topic: Human Reproduction
15.
Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.
Assertion A : Endometrium is necessary for implantation of blastocyst.
Reason R: In the absence of fertilization, the corpus luteum degenerates that causes disintegration of endometrium.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1).
Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
(2).
A is true but R is false.
(3).
A is false but R is true.
(4).
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

Year: 2023
Topic: Human Reproduction
16.
Given below are two statements :
Statement I : Vas deferens receives a duct from seminal vesicle and opens into urethra as the ejaculatory duct.
Statement II : The cavity of the cervix is called cervical canal which along with vagina forms birth canal.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(1).
Both Statement I and Statement II are false.
(2).
Statement I is correct but Statement II is false.
(3).
Statement I incorrect but Statement II is true.
(4).
Both Statement I and Statement Il are true.

Year: 2022
Topic: Human Reproduction
17.
Given below are two statements:
Statement I : The release of sperms into the seminiferous tubules is called spermiation.
Statement II : Spermiogenesis is the process of formation of sperms from spermatogonia.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
(1).
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
(2).
Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
(3).
StatementI is correct but Statement II is incorrect
(4).
Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

Year: 2022
Topic: Human Reproduction
18.
At which stage of life the oogenesis process is initiated?
(1).
Puberty
(2).
Embryonic development stage
(3).
Birth
(4).
Adult

Year: 2021
Topic: Human Reproduction
19.
Which of these is not an important component of initiation of parturition in humans?
(1).
Increase in estrogen and progesterone ratio
(2).
Synthesis of prostaglandins
(3).
Release of Oxytocin
(4).
Release of Prolactin

Year: 2021
Topic: Human Reproduction
20.
Receptors for sperm binding in mammals are present on:
(1).
Corona radiata
(2).
Vitelline membrane
(3).
Perivitelline space
(4).
Zona pellucida

Year: 2021
Topic: Human Reproduction
21.
Match List-I with List-II.

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

Year: 2020
Topic: Human Reproduction
22.
Which of the following hormone levels will cause release of ovum (ovulation) from the graffian follicle?
(1).
High concentration of Progesterone
(2).
Low Concentration ofLH
(3).
Low Concentration of FSH
(4).
High concentration of Estrogen

Year: 2020
Topic: Human Reproduction
23.
Meiotic division of the secondary oocyte is completed:
(1).
At the time of copulation
(2).
After zygote formation
(3).
At the time of fusion of a sperm with an ovum
(4).
Prior to ovulation

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

Year: 2019
Topic: Human Reproduction
25.
Extrusion of second polar body from egg nucleus occurs
(1).
after fertilisation
(2).
before entry of sperm into ovum
(3).
simultaneously with first cleavage
(4).
after entry of sperm but before fertilisation

Year: 2019
Topic: Human Reproduction
26.
Which of the following sexually transmitted diseases is not completely curable ?
(1).
Genital warts
(2).
Genital herpes
(3).
Chlamydiasis
(4).
Gonorrhoea

Year: 2019
Topic: Human Reproduction
27.
Select the correct sequence for transport of sperm cells in male reproductive system.
(1).
Seminiferous tubules → Rete testis → Vasa efferentia → Epididymis → Vas deferens → Ejaculatory duct → Urethra → Urethral meatus.
(2).
Seminiferous tubules → Vasa efferentia → Epididymis → Inguinal canal → Urethra
(3).
Testis → Epididymis → Vasa efferentia → Vas deferens → Ejaculatory duct → Inguinal canal → Urethra → Urethral meatus
(4).
Testis → Epididymis → Vasa efferentia → Rete testis → Inguinal canal → Urethra

Year: 2018
Topic: Human Reproduction
28.
Hormones secreted by the placenta to maintain pregnancy are
(1).
hCG, progestogens, estrogens, gluco-corticoids.
(2).
hCG, hPL, progestogens, estrogens.
(3).
hCG, hPL, estrogens, relaxin, oxytocin.
(4).
hCG, hPL, progestogens, prolactin.

Year: 2018
Topic: Human Reproduction
29.
The difference between spermiogenesis and spermiation is
(1).
in spermiogenesis spermatozoa are formed, while in spermiation sperma-tozoa are released from sertoli cells into the cavity of seminiferous tubules.
(2).
in spermiogenesis spermatozoa from sertoli cells are released into the cavity of seminiferous tubules, while in spermiation spermatozoa are formed.
(3).
in spermiogenesis spermatozoa are formed, while in spermiation spermatids are formed.
(4).
in spermiogenesis spermatids are formed, while in spermiation spermatozoa are formed.

Year: 2018
Topic: Human Reproduction
30.
The amnion of mammalian embryo is derived from
(1).
ectoderm and endoderm.
(2).
mesoderm and trophoblast.
(3).
endoderm and mesoderm.
(4).
ectoderm and mesoderm.

Year: 2017
Topic: Human Reproduction
31.
A temporary endocrine gland in the human body is
(1).
corpus allatum.
(2).
pineal gland.
(3).
corpus cardiacum.
(4).
corpus luteum.

Year: 2017
Topic: Human Reproduction
32.
Capacitation occurs in
(1).
female Reproductive tract .
(2).
rete testis .
(3).
epididymis .
(4).
vas deferens .

Year: 2017
Topic: Human Reproduction
33.
GnRH, a hypothalamic hormone, needed in reproduction, acts on
(1).
posterior pituitary gland and stimulates secretion of LH and relaxin .
(2).
anterior pituitary gland and stimulates secretion of LH and oxytocin .
(3).
anterior pituitary gland and stimulates secretion of LH and FSH .
(4).
posterior pituitary gland and stimulates secretion of oxytocin and FSH

Year: 2016
Topic: Human Reproduction
34.
Changes in GnRH pulse frequency in females is controlled by circulating levels of
(1).
estrogen and inhibin
(2).
progesterone only
(3).
progesterone and inhibin
(4).
estrogen and progesterone

Year: 2016
Topic: Human Reproduction
35.
Identify the correct statement on ‘inhibin’.
(1).
It is produced by granulose cells in ovary and inhibits the secretion of FSH
(2).
It is produced by granulose cells in ovary and inhibits the secretion of LH
(3).
It is produced by the nurse cells in testes and inhibits the secretion of LH
(4).
It inhibits the secretion of LH, FSH and prolactin

Year: 2016
Topic: Human Reproduction
36.
Which of the following pairs of hormones are not antagonistic (having opposite effects) to each other ?
(1).
Insulin - Glucagon
(2).
Aldosterone - Atrial Natriuretic Factor
(3).
Relaxin - Inhibin
(4).
Parathormone - Calcitonin

Year: 2016
Topic: Human Reproduction
37.
Fertilisation in humans is practically feasible only if
(1).
the ovum and sperms are transported simultaneously to ampullary - isthmic junction of the fallopian tube
(2).
the ovum and sperms are transported simultaneously to ampullary-isthmic junction of the cervix
(3).
the sperms are transported into cervix within 48 hrs of release of ovum in uterus
(4).
the sperms are transported into vagina just after the release of ovum in fallopian tube