Score 360/360 in NEET Biology: Chapter 1 (The Living World) Interactive Mock Test 2

NEET Biology Practice Paper:  Chapter 1 "The Living World " 2/5

Chapter 1: The Living World — Mock Test 2

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Q1. Which branch of biology deals with identification, nomenclature and classification of organisms?

Ecology Genetics Taxonomy Physiology

Q2. The scientific naming system used today was introduced by

Aristotle Charles Darwin Carolus Linnaeus Robert Hooke

Q3. The first word of a scientific name represents the

Family Genus Species Order

Q4. Which is the correct scientific name of mango?

mangifera Indica Mangifera indica Mangifera Indica mangifera indica

Q5. Which taxonomic category contains closely related genera?

Species Family Class Kingdom

Q6. Which one of the following is the correct sequence of taxonomic categories from lower to higher?

Species → Genus → Family → Order Family → Species → Genus → Order Genus → Species → Family → Class Species → Family → Genus → Order

Q7. The taxonomic category immediately above Genus is

Species Family Order Class

Q8. Modern taxonomy considers morphology along with

Cell structure, biochemical and genetic information Colour only Habitat only Economic importance only

Q9. Which International Code governs the scientific naming of animals?

ICBN ICZN IUCN WHO

Q10. As we move from Species to Kingdom, organisms show

Increasing similarities Decreasing diversity Decreasing common characteristics No relationship

Q11. Which one is the correct order of taxonomic hierarchy?

Kingdom → Phylum → Class → Order → Family → Genus → Species Kingdom → Class → Phylum → Order → Family → Species → Genus Species → Genus → Family → Class → Order → Kingdom Kingdom → Order → Class → Family → Genus → Species

Q12. Which taxonomic category includes related families?

Genus Species Order Class

Q13. Taxonomical aids are useful for

Classification only Identification only Identification, classification and naming of organisms Evolution only

Q14. Herbarium is a collection of

Living animals Preserved plant specimens Living algae Preserved insects

Q15. Botanical gardens primarily help in

Preserving living plant collections Preserving animal fossils Industrial production Medical treatment

Q16. Museums preserve specimens in

Formalin solution Sugar solution Pure water Alcohol only

Q17. The basic unit of classification is

Genus Species Family Order

Q18. The suffix '-aceae' is generally used for

Family of plants Genus Species Order

Q19. Which of the following is NOT a taxonomical aid?

Herbarium Museum Botanical Garden Microscope

Q20. Keys are mainly used for

Identification of organisms Measuring growth DNA sequencing Cell division studies

Q21. A taxonomic key is based on

Similarities only Contrasting characters (couplets) Habitat Economic importance

Q22. Manuals are mainly useful for

Identifying plants and animals of a given area Measuring biodiversity DNA sequencing Cell culture

Q23. Flora provides information about

Animals of a region Plants of a region Microorganisms only Fossils

Q24. Fauna is the record of

Plants Animals Fungi Algae

Q25. Which one is NOT a mandatory step in taxonomy?

Identification Nomenclature Classification Photosynthesis

Q26. Which taxonomic category has the maximum number of organisms?

Species Genus Family Kingdom

Q27. Scientific names are generally written in

Hindi Sanskrit Latin or Latinised form Greek only

Q28. The scientific name of humans is

Homo sapiens Homo erectus Panthera leo Mangifera indica

Q29. In a scientific name, the specific epithet begins with

Capital letter Small letter Roman numeral Bold capital

Q30. Which one is correctly written?

Panthera leo Panthera Leo panthera leo panthera Leo

Q31. Identification of an organism is based primarily on its

Economic value Distinctive characteristics Habitat only Lifespan

Q32. Which taxonomic aid provides preserved plant specimens mounted on sheets?

Museum Herbarium Botanical Garden Zoo

Q33. Botanical gardens mainly maintain

Living plant collections Preserved animal specimens Fossils Microbial cultures only

Q34. Taxonomy helps in understanding

Diversity of organisms Earth's rotation Weather forecasting Mineral resources

Q35. The correct sequence in scientific naming is

Species followed by Genus Genus followed by Specific epithet Family followed by Genus Order followed by Species

Q36. The taxonomic category immediately below Family is

Class Genus Order Species

Q37. Which of the following is an example of a taxonomical aid?

Flora Telescope Thermometer Centrifuge

Q38. Which statement about taxonomic keys is correct?

They are based on a single character. They consist of contrasting statements called couplets. They are used only for plants. They are used only for animals.

Q39. Which taxonomic category includes one or more related orders?

Family Class Genus Species

Q40. Which one of the following represents the highest taxonomic category?

Species Family Kingdom Order

Q41. Which of the following is correctly matched?

Flora – Animals of a region Fauna – Plants of a region Flora – Plants of a region Herbarium – Living animals

Q42. Taxonomic studies of various species are useful in understanding

Evolutionary relationships Earth's magnetic field Weather prediction Ocean currents

Q43. In botanical nomenclature, the name of the author is written

Before the genus After the scientific name Before the species It is never written

Q44. Which of the following is an example of a botanical garden in India?

Indian Botanic Garden, Howrah Gir National Park Kaziranga National Park Jim Corbett National Park

Q45. Museums preserve large animals by

Pressing them on sheets Stuffing and drying Growing them in gardens Freezing them permanently

Q46. The category 'Genus' consists of

Related species Related families Related orders Related classes

Q47. Which taxonomic category is placed immediately below Order?

Class Family Genus Species

Q48. The scientific name of an organism should be printed in

Bold letters Italics Capital letters Underlined capitals

Q49. The science of naming organisms is called

Ecology Nomenclature Anatomy Cytology

Q50. Which statement is correct regarding species?

It is the highest taxonomic category It is the basic unit of classification It consists of related families It includes many orders

Q51. Biological classification is mainly based on

Random grouping Similarities and differences among organisms Habitat only Body size only

Q52. Which one of the following is NOT considered in modern taxonomy?

External morphology Genetic information Cell structure Astrological signs

Q53. The purpose of assigning a scientific name is to

Increase confusion Provide a universally accepted name Show economic value Identify habitat

Q54. The category 'Class' is made up of related

Families Orders Genera Species

Q55. Which of the following is correctly matched?

Manuals – Identification guides Flora – List of animals Fauna – List of plants Keys – DNA analysis

Q56. A zoological park mainly serves to

Preserve living wild animals Preserve dried plants Store fossils only Preserve microorganisms

Q57. In a herbarium, plant specimens are

Kept alive in pots Pressed, dried and mounted on sheets Stored in formalin Frozen

Q58. Which taxonomic rank is immediately above Class?

Family Phylum (Division in plants) Order Kingdom

Q59. Identification keys are usually prepared using

Similar characteristics only Contrasting pairs of characters Chemical formulas DNA fingerprints only

Q60. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Species is the highest taxonomic category. As we move from species to kingdom, common characteristics decrease. Kingdom is the lowest taxonomic category. Genus contains related families.

Q61. [Assertion-Reason]
Assertion (A): Taxonomy is essential for studying biodiversity.
Reason (R): It provides a universal system for identification and classification.

Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A. A is true, but R is false. A is false, but R is true.

Q62. [Assertion-Reason]
Assertion (A): Scientific names are accepted worldwide.
Reason (R): Local names of organisms differ from place to place.

Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A. A is true, but R is false. A is false, but R is true.

Q63. [Assertion-Reason]
Assertion (A): Species is the basic unit of classification.
Reason (R): Members of a species share fundamental similarities.

Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A. A is true, but R is false. A is false, but R is true.

Q64. [Assertion-Reason]
Assertion (A): Herbarium is a taxonomical aid.
Reason (R): It contains preserved plant specimens mounted on sheets.

Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A. A is true, but R is false. A is false, but R is true.

Q65. [Assertion-Reason]
Assertion (A): Botanical gardens preserve living plant collections.
Reason (R): They are useful for taxonomic studies and conservation.

Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A. A is true, but R is false. A is false, but R is true.

Q66. [Assertion-Reason]
Assertion (A): Taxonomic keys help in identification of organisms.
Reason (R): Keys are based on contrasting pairs of characters.

Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A. A is true, but R is false. A is false, but R is true.

Q67. [Assertion-Reason]
Assertion (A): Museums are taxonomical aids.
Reason (R): Museums preserve plant specimens only.

Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A. A is true, but R is false. A is false, but R is true.

Q68. [Assertion-Reason]
Assertion (A): Modern taxonomy uses genetic information.
Reason (R): Classification is based only on external morphology.

Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A. A is true, but R is false. A is false, but R is true.

Q69. [Assertion-Reason]
Assertion (A): As we move from species to kingdom, common characteristics decrease.
Reason (R): Higher taxonomic categories contain greater diversity.

Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A. A is true, but R is false. A is false, but R is true.

Q70. [Assertion-Reason]
Assertion (A): Identification always precedes nomenclature.
Reason (R): An organism must be correctly recognized before assigning its scientific name.

Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A. A is true, but R is false. A is false, but R is true.

Q71. [Assertion-Reason]
Assertion (A): Growth cannot be taken as an all-inclusive defining property of living organisms.
Reason (R): Non-living objects also grow if we take increase in body mass as a criterion.

Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A. A is true, but R is false. A is false, but R is true.

Q72. [Assertion-Reason]
Assertion (A): Reproduction is synonymous with growth in unicellular organisms.
Reason (R): Unicellular organisms explicitly show protoplasmic differentiation before splitting.

Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A. A is true, but R is false. A is false, but R is true.

Q73. [Assertion-Reason]
Assertion (A): Metazoans display precise metabolic synchronization across tissue zones.
Reason (R): Isolated metabolic reactions in-vitro are considered non-living things.

Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A. A is true, but R is false. A is false, but R is true.

Q74. [Assertion-Reason]
Assertion (A): Consciousness is considered a defining property of living organisms.
Reason (R): All organisms, from prokaryotes to complex eukaryotes, sense and respond to environmental cues.

Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A. A is true, but R is false. A is false, but R is true.

Q75. [Assertion-Reason]
Assertion (A): Hierarchical organization layout functions identically for multi-cellular systems.
Reason (R): Properties of tissues are present in the constituent cells themselves.

Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A. A is true, but R is false. A is false, but R is true.

Q76. [Assertion-Reason]
Assertion (A): Living organisms are self-replicating, evolving and self-regulating interactive systems.
Reason (R): They are capable of responding to external stimuli.

Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A. A is true, but R is false. A is false, but R is true.

Q77. [Assertion-Reason]
Assertion (A): All present-day living organisms are related to each other horizontally and vertically.
Reason (R): They share common genetic material which is completely identical in all life forms.

Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A. A is true, but R is false. A is false, but R is true.

Q78. [Assertion-Reason]
Assertion (A): Binomial names are written in italics when printed.
Reason (R): Italics indicate their German origin roots.

Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A. A is true, but R is false. A is false, but R is true.

Q79. [Assertion-Reason]
Assertion (A): The biological definition of species given by Ernst Mayr is widely accepted.
Reason (R): It is based on reproductive isolation among different groups.

Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A. A is true, but R is false. A is false, but R is true.

Q80. [Assertion-Reason]
Assertion (A): Grouping organisms into convenient categories is classification.
Reason (R): Classification cannot be accomplished without knowing the absolute structural genotype first.

Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A. A is true, but R is false. A is false, but R is true.

Q81.
Statement I: Taxonomy deals with identification, nomenclature and classification.
Statement II: Modern taxonomy also considers cytological, biochemical and genetic information.

Both statements are true. Statement I is true, Statement II is false. Statement I is false, Statement II is true. Both statements are false.

Q82.
Statement I: Identification is the first step in taxonomy.
Statement II: Scientific naming is possible only after correct identification.

Both statements are true. Statement I is true, Statement II is false. Statement I is false, Statement II is true. Both statements are false.

Q83. Match the following items:
I. Herbarium      a. Identification tool
II. Museum      b. Living plant collection
III. Botanical Garden      c. Preserved plant specimens
IV. Key      d. Preserved animal specimens

I-c, II-d, III-b, IV-a I-d, II-c, III-a, IV-b I-b, II-a, III-c, IV-d I-c, II-b, III-d, IV-a

Q84. Which one of the following correctly represents the taxonomic hierarchy?

Species → Genus → Family → Order → Class → Phylum → Kingdom Species → Family → Genus → Order → Class → Kingdom Genus → Species → Family → Order → Class → Kingdom Kingdom → Species → Family → Order → Class

Q85. Which taxonomic category includes organisms having the maximum number of common characteristics?

Kingdom Class Family Species

Q86. Which taxonomic aid is primarily used for identification through contrasting characters?

Flora Manual Key Catalogue

Q87. Which one of the following scientific names is written correctly?

Homo sapiens homo Sapiens Homo Sapiens homo sapiens

Q88. The primary purpose of biological nomenclature is to

Increase the number of species Provide universal names for organisms Determine habitat Study evolution only

Q89. As we move from Kingdom towards Species, the organisms show

Increasing diversity Increasing common characteristics Decreasing similarities No relationship

Q90. Which statement is INCORRECT?

Species is the basic unit of classification. Scientific names are universally accepted. Herbarium preserves living plants. Keys are used for identification.

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