Human Reproduction (A) A

(B) C
The Male Reproductive System
(C) D
1. The testes are situated outside the
abdominal cavity within a pouch called (D) B

(A) urethra 5. The regions outside the seminiferous

(B) scrotum tubules that contain Leydig cells are called

(C) penis (A) interstitial spaces

(D) none of these (B) antrum

2. In humans, sperms are produced in (C) scrotum

(A) epididymis (D) none of these

(B) rete testis 6. Testicular hormones called androgens are

secreted by
(C) seminiferous tubules
(A) interstitial cells
(D) vas deferens
(B) Leydig cells
3. Sertoli cells which line the seminiferous
tubules from inside (C) Sertoli cells

(A) undergo meiotic division to produce (D) both (a) and (b)
sperms
7. Which one is odd from the following
(B) provide nutrition to the germ cells structures with reference to the male
reproductive system. [NCERT Exemplar]
(C) synthesise and secrete testicular hormones
(A) Rete testis
(D) All of these
(B) Epididymis
4. Refer to the given figure showing sectional
view of seminiferous tubule. In the figure, (C) Vasa efferentia
some parts are labelled as A, B, C and D.
(D) Isthmus
Identify the part which provides nutrition to
the developing sperms.
8. The vas deferens opens into urethra as
[NCERT Exemplar]

(A) epididymis

(B) ejaculatory duct

(C) efferent ductule

(D) ureter
9. Which of the following depicts the correct a b c d
pathway of transport of sperms?
A Vas Semi Prostate Bulbouret
(A) Rete testis → Efferent ductules → deferens nal hral gland
Epididymis → Vas deference vesicl
e
(B) Rete testis → Epididymis → Efferent
ductules → Vas deference B Vasa Prost Seminal Bulbouret
efferenti ate vesicle hral gland
(C) Rete testis → Vas deference → Efferent
a
ductules → Epididymis
C Prostate Semi Bulbouret Vas
(D) Efferent ductules → Rete testis → Vas
nal hral gland deferens
deference → Epididymis
vesicl
10. Among the following which one is not an e
accessory duct of male reproductive system?
D Bulboure Vas Prostate Vasa
(A) Rete testis thral defere efferentia
gland ns
(B) Vasa efferentia

(C) Vas deferens

13. Match the parts given in Column-I to their
(D) Urethra
characteristic features in Column-II and
11. The ejaculatory duct transports the choose the correct option from the codes given
sperms to the outside through below.

(A) urethra Column I Column II

(B) rete testis (a) Penis (1) Loose fold of
skin
(C) vasa efferentia
(b) Glans penis (2) Male
(D) none of these external
genitalia
12. Refer to the given figure and choose the
correct option for the parts labelled as A, B, C (c) Foreskin (3) External
and D. opening
urethra
(d) Urethral (4) Enlarged
meatus end of penis
Codes-

a b c d

(A) 2 4 1 3

(B) 3 4 1 2

(C) 2 4 3 1

(D) 4 3 2 1
14. Urethral meatus is/are [NCERT Exemplar] 17. Seminal plasma is contributed by: [NCERT
Exemplar]
(A) the urinogenital duct
(I) Seminal vesicle
(B) opening of vas deferens into urethra
(II) Prostate
(C) external opening of the urinogenital duct
(III) Urethra
(D) muscles surrounding the urinogenital duct
(IV) Bulbourethral gland
15. Among the following which one is not a
male accessory gland? [NCERT Exemplar] (A) I and II

(A) Seminal vesicle (B) I, II and IV

(B) Ampulla (C) II, III and IV

(C) Prostate (D) I and IV

(D) Bulbourethral gland 18. Read the following statements about

seminal plasma and choose the correct
16. Match the Column-I (parts) to Column-II
statement(s) from the given options.
(feature) and choose the correct option from
the codes given below. (I) Seminal plasma is secreted by seminal
vesicles, prostate and bulbourethral glands.
Column I Column II
(II) It is rich in sucrose and calcium.
(a) Sertoli cells (1) Testicular
hormones (III) It contains certain enzymes also.

(b) Leydig cells (2) External (A) I and II

opening of
(B) II and III
urethra
(C) I and III
(c) Epididymis (3) Nutrition to
the germ (D) All of these
cells
19. Read the following statements about male
(d) Urethral (4) Male sex reproductive system and choose the incorrect
meatus accessory statements from the given options.
duct
(I) It is located in the pelvis region.
Codes-
(II) The testes are situated outside the
a b c d abdominal cavity within a pouch called
scrotum.
(A) 4 3 2 1
(III) Each testis has about 350 testicular
(B) 3 1 4 2 tubules.

(C) 1 2 3 4 (IV) Penis, the male external genitalia is made

up of special tissues to facilitate insemination.
(D) 2 4 1 3
(A) I and III (B) III and IV

(C) I and IV (D) Only III

20. (B) Sertoli cells

Assertion: The scrotum helps in maintaining (C) Mammary glands

the low temperature of the testes.
(D) Oviducts
Reason: The low temperature of the testes is
necessary for spermatogenesis. 24. The parts that constitute the female
accessory ducts include
(A) Both assertion and reason are true and
reason is the correct explanation of assertion. (A) Fallopian ducts

(B) Both assertion and reason are true, but (B) vagina
reason is not the correct explanation of
(C) ovaries
assertion.
(D) both (a) and (b)
(C) Assertion is true, but reason is false.

(D) Both assertion and reason are false. 25. The funnel-shaped part of Fallopian tube
that remains closer to the ovary is -
21. Assertion:
(A) infundibulum
The enlarged part of penis is called glans
(B) fimbriae
penis.
(C) ampulla
Reason: The glans penis is covered by a loose
fold of skin called foreskin. (D) isthmus

(A) Both assertion and reason are true and 26. The part of the oviduct that joins the
reason is the correct explanation of assertion. uterus is
(B) Both assertion and reason are true, but (A) ampulla
reason is not the correct explanation of
assertion. (B) isthmus

(C) Assertion is true, but reason is false. (C) fimbriae

(D) infundibulum
(D) Both assertion and reason are false.
27. The uterus is also called
The Female Reproductive System
(A) womb

22. The primary female sex organ is/are (B) cervix

(A) vagina (C) cervical canal

(B) uterus (D) none of these

(C) ovaries 28. The inner glandular layer that lines the
uterine cavity is
(D) external genitalia
(A) perimetrium (B) myometrium
23. Among the following which one is not the
part of female reproductive system? (C) endometrium (D) exometrium

(A) Cervix
29. The uterine layer that undergoes cyclical (B) 15–20
changes during menstrual cycle is
(C) 10–15
(A) myometrium
(D) 25–30
(B) endometrium
35. The alveoli of mammary glands open into
(C) perimetrium
(A) mammary tubules
(D) both (a) and (b)
(B) mammary duct
30. Which uterine layer exhibits strong (C) lactiferous duct
contractions during the delivery of the baby?
(D) mammary lobes
(A) Endometrium
36. The milk is sucked out through
(B) Perimetrium
(A) mammary duct
(C) Myometrium
(B) lactiferous duct
(D) Both (a) and (c)
(C) alveoli
31. The female external genitalia include
(D) none of these
(A) mons pubis
37. Match the parts of female reproductive
(B) labia majora
system given in Column-I with their functions
(C) clitoris in Column-II and choose the correct option
from the codes given below.
(D) all of these
Column I Column II
32. The opening of the vagina is often covered
partially by a membrane called (a) Ovary (1) Delivery of
baby
(A) hymen
(b) Fimbriae (2) Steroid
(B) clitoris
hormone
(C) labia minora
(c) Myometrium (3) Secretion of
(D) none of these milk

33. A tiny finger-like structure which lies at (d) Cells of alveoli (4) Collection of
the upper junction of the two labia minora is ovum
(A) hymen Codes-
(B) mons pubis a b c d
(C) clitoris (A) 2 4 1 3
(D) none of these (B) 4 3 2 1
34. How many mammary lobes are found in (C) 3 4 1 2
each breast?
(D) 1 4 3 2
(A) 20–25
38. Match the layers of uterus given in vagina
Column-I with their characteristic features
Codes-
given in Column-II and choose the correct
option from the codes given below.
a b c d
Column I Column II
(A) 2 1 4 3
(A) Perimetrium (1) Thick layer of
(B) 4 3 2 1
smooth muscles
(C) 1 4 3 2
(B) Myometrium (2) Thick
membranous (D) 2 1 3 4
layer

(C) Endometrium (3) Glandular layer

40. The edges of the infundibulum possess
(4) Thin finger like projections that -
membranous
(A) are the sight of fertilisation.
layer
(B) help in the collection of ovum after
Codes-
fertilisation.
a b c (C) are responsible for the release of egg.
(A) 2 4 3 (D) none of these
(B) 4 1 3 41. Read the following statements about
uterus and choose the correct option from the
(C) 1 2 3
codes given below.
(D) 3 1 2
(I) The shape of the uterus is like inverted
pear.

39. Match the parts of female external (II) The uterus opens into vagina through a
genitalia in Column-I with their characteristic narrow cervix.
features in Column-II. Choose the correct
(III) The uterus along with cervix forms the
option from the codes given below.
birth canal.
Column I Column II
Codes
(a) Mons pubis (1) Fleshy folds
(A) I and III
of tissue
(B) II and III
(b) Labia (2) Cushion of
majora fatty tissue (C) I and II

(c) Hymen (3) Tiny finger- (D) All of these

like
structure

(d) Clitoris (4) Covers

opening of
42. Read the following statements about 45. Assertion: The uterus opens into vagina
mammary glands and choose the incorrect through a narrow cervix. Reason: The cavity of
statement. cervix is called cervical canal.

(I) The mammary glands contain glandular (A) Both assertion and reason are correct and
tissue and fat. reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

(II) The mammary lobes of breasts contain (B) Both assertion and reason are correct but
alveoli which secrete milk. reason is not the correct explanation of
assertion.
(III) The milk secreted by alveoli is stored in
lactiferous duct. (C) Assertion is correct, but reason is
incorrect.
(A) Only II
(D) Both assertion and reason are incorrect.
(B) Only III

(C) Only I 46. Assertion: Mons pubis is a cushion of

fatty tissue covered by skin and pubic hair.
(D) I and III
Reason: The labia majora are paired folds of
43. Assertion: Ovaries are the primary sex tissue under the labia minora.
organs.
(A) Both assertion and reason are correct and
Reason: Ovaries produce the female gamete. reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

(A) Both assertion and reason are correct and (B) Both assertion and reason are correct but
reason is the correct explanation of assertion. reason is not the correct explanation of
assertion.
(B) Both assertion and reason are correct but
reason is not the correct explanation of (C) Assertion is correct, but reason is
assertion. incorrect.

(C) Assertion is correct, but reason is (D) Both assertion and reason are incorrect.
incorrect.
47. Assertion: The alveoli of mammary lobes
(D) Both assertion and reason are incorrect. open into their lumen. Reason: Several
lactiferous ducts join to form a mammary duct
44. Assertion: Ovaries produce gamete as well
through which milk is sucked out.
as steroid hormones. Reason: The oviducts,
ovaries and cervix constitute the female (A) Both assertion and reason are correct and
accessory duets. reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

(A) Both assertion and reason are correct and (B) Both assertion and reason are correct but
reason is the correct explanation of assertion. reason is not the correct explanation of
assertion.
(B) Both assertion and reason are correct but
reason is not the correct explanation of (C) Assertion is correct, but reason is
assertion. incorrect.

(C) Assertion is correct, but reason is (D) Both assertion and reason are incorrect.
incorrect.

(D) Both assertion and reason are incorrect.

Gametogenesis (B) Primary spermatocytes divide by mitotic
cell division.
48. The process of producing gametes by
primary sex organs is known as- (C) Secondary spermatocytes have 23
chromosomes and undergo second meiotic
(A) gametogenesis division.
(B) spermatogenesis (D) Spermatozoa are transformed into
(C) oogenesis spermatids.

(D) none of these 53. After spermiogenesis, sperm heads

become embedded in
49. The immature, diploid male germ cells (A) Leydig cells
that produce sperms are
(B) antrum
(A) spermatogonia
(C) Sertoli cells
(B) secondary spermatocytes
(D) interstitial cells
(C) spermatids

(D) spermatozoa 54. During spermiation the sperms are

released from [NEET Exemplar]
50. Which of the following cells during (A) seminiferous tubules
gametogenesis is normally diploid? [AIPMT-
2015] (B) vas deferens

(A) Spermatid (C) epididymis

(B) Spermatogonia (D) prostate gland

(C) Secondary polar body 55. The difference between spermiogenesis

(D) Primary polar body and spermiation is [NEET-2018]

(A) in spermiogenesis spermatids are formed,

51. Among the following, identify the cell(s) while in spermiation spermatozoa are formed.
which undergo mitotic division during
spermatogenesis? (B) in spermiogenesis spermatozoa are formed,
while in spermiation spermatids are formed.
(A) Primary spermatocytes
(C) in spermiogenesis spermatozoa from
(B) Secondary spermatocytes Sertoli cells are released into the cavity of
(C) Spermatids seminiferous tubules, while in spermiation
spermatozoa are formed.
(D) Spermatogonia
(D) in spermiogenesis spermatozoa are formed,
52. Spermatogenesis is the process in which while in spermiation spermatozoa are released
immature male germ cells undergo division to from Sertoli cells into the cavity of
produce sperms. Choose the correct one with seminiferous tubules.
reference to above. [NCERT Exemplar]

(A) Spermatogonia have 46 chromosomes and

always undergo meiotic cell division.
56. Spermatogenesis starts due to significant A B C D
increase in the secretion of
A GnRH LH Sertoli Androgen
(A) FSH cells s
(B) GnRH
B LH GnRH Androgen Sertoli
(C) LH s cells
(D) oxytocin C Androgen LH Interstitia FSH
s l cells
57. Refer to the given figure showing
diagrammatic sectional view of a seminiferous
D FSH Sertol GnRH LH
tubule. In the figure, some parts are labeled
i cells
as A, B, C and D. Identify the part which gets
activated by FSH.

59. The anterior portion of the sperm head is

covered by a cap-like structure called

(A) middle piece

(B) antrum

(C) acrosome

(D) none of these

60. Match the Column-I representing parts of

the sperm to Column-II showing their
functions and choose the correct option.
[NCERT Exemplar]
(A) A
Column I Column II
(B) B
(a) Head (1) Enzymes
(C) D
(b) Middle piece (2) Sperm
(D) C
motility
58. Refer to the given flowchart. In it, some (c) Acrosome (3) Energy
spaces are mentioned as A, B, C and D.
Identify the correct option for them from the (d) Tail (4) Genetic
codes given below. material

Codes- Codes-

A B C D
(A) 2 4 1 3
(B) 4 3 1 2
(C) 4 1 2 3
(D) 2 1 3 4
61. The semen of human male contains 64. The oogenesis is markedly different from
spermatogenesis because
(A) seminal plasma
(A) it is initiated during embryonic
(B) sperms
development stage.
(C) enzymes
(B) it produces diploid gametes.
(D) both (a) and (b)
(C) it produces sperms also in special
62. Refer to the given figure showing structure conditions.
of a sperm. The figure is followed by four (I–IV)
(D) none of these
statements. Choose the incorrect statement(s)
about it. 65. The tertiary follicle is characterized by a
fluid filled cavity called

(A) antrum

(B) corpus luteum

(C) matrix

(D) none of these

66. In which stage primary oocyte completes

its first meiotic division?
(I) The acrosome is filled with enzymes that
(A) Primary follicle
help in fertilizing the ovum.
(B) Secondary follicle
(II) The neck possesses numerous
mitochondria. (C) Tertiary follicle

(III) Tail is responsible for sperm motility. (D) None of these

(IV) The human male ejaculates 50–100 67. Match Column-I with Column-II and
million sperms during a coitus. choose the correct option from the codes given
(A) II and IV below.

(B) I and III Column I Column II

(a) Oogonia (1) Antrum
(C) I and II (b) Tertiary (2) Gamete
follicle mother cells
(D) III and IV (c) Secondary (3) Haploid
follicle
63. Which among the following has 23
(d) Secondary (4) More layers
chromosomes? oocyte of granulosa
(A) Spermatogonia Codes-

(B) Zygote a b c d
(A) 4 3 2 1
(C) Secondary oocyte (B) 1 2 3 4
(C) 2 1 4 3
(D) Oogonia (D) 3 4 2 1
68. Extrusion of second polar body from egg (D) Both assertion and reason are false.
nucleus occurs [NEET 2019]
71. Assertion: Oogenesis is initiated at
(A) after entry of sperm, but before fertilisation puberty.

(B) after fertilisation Reason: Millions of oogonia are formed within

each ovary every month.
(C) before entry of sperm into ovum
(A) Both assertion and reason are true and
(D) simultaneously with first cleavage
reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
69. Refer to the given figure showing (B) Both assertion and reason true but reason
diagrammatic section view of ovary. The is not the correct explanation of assertion.
encircled part of figure is showing a process of
oogenesis. Identify it as well as the follicle (C) Assertion is true but reason is false.
which is involved in this process. (D) Both assertion and reason are false.

72. Assertion: A large haploid secondary

oocyte is formed due to unequal division.

Reason: A tiny second polar body is formed

during this division.

(A) Both assertion and reason are true and

reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

(B) Both assertion and reason true but reason

is not the correct explanation of assertion.

(C) Assertion is true but reason is false.

(A) Spermiation, Secondary follicle (D) Both assertion and reason are false.

(B) Menstruation, Primary follicle Menstrual Cycle

(C) Ovulation, Graafian follicle 73. The reproductive cycle in the female
(D) Ovulation, Tertiary follicle primates is called

(A) menstrual cycle

70. Assertion: Spermatogenesis starts at the
age of puberty. (B) oestrous cycle

Reason: There is a significant increase in the (C) reproduction cycle

secretion of gonadotropin releasing hormone
(D) none of these
at puberty.
74. Menarche that begins at puberty is
(A) Both assertion and reason are true and
reason is the correct explanation of assertion. (A) cessation of menstrual cycle
(B) Both assertion and reason are true but (B) first menstruation
reason is not the correct explanation of
(C) period of pregnancy in which menstruation
assertion. ceases
(C) Assertion is true, but reason is false. (D) none of these
75 . The cycle of events starting from one (B) luteal phase
menstruation till the next one is called
(C) secretory phase
(A) menopause
(D) both (b) and (c)
(B) menarche
81. What change(s) occur in ovary and/or
(C) menstrual cycle uterus during follicular phase of menstrual
(D) oestrous cycle cycle?

(A) Formation of Graafian follicle

76. The menstrual phase of menstrual cycle
lasts for: (B) Formation of corpus luteum

(A) 8–15 days (C) Regeneration of endometrium

(B) 1–2 days (D) Both (A) and (C)

(C) 1 day 82. The changes in the ovary and uterus

(D) 3–5 days during proliferative phase are induced by
changes in the levels of
77. Menstrual flow results due to breakdown
(A) pituitary hormone
of
(B) ovarian hormone
(A) endometrial lining
(C) pineal hormone
(B) blood vessels
(D) both (a) and (b)
(C) myometrial lining

(D) both (a) and (b) 83. In the ovary of a healthy human female
mature Graafian follicle is generally present
78. Menstruation only occurs if around [NCERT Exemplar]

(A) implantation has occurred (A) 5–8 day of menstrual cycle

(B) the released ovum is fertilized (B) 11–17 day of menstrual cycle

(C) the released ovum is not fertilized (C) 18–23 day of menstrual cycle

(D) both (A) and (D) (D) 24–28 day of menstrual cycle

79. The lack of menstruation may be due to 84. During proliferative phase, the growing
follicles secrete
(A) pregnancy
(A) LH
(B) stress
(B) FSH
(C) poor health
(C) gonadotropins
(D) all of these
(D) estrogens
80. The menstrual phase is followed by

(A) follicular phase

85 . Refer to the given flowchart, in which (D) 3 1 2
three parts are labeled as A, B and C. Identify
them and choose the correct option from the
codes given below. 87. Both LH and FSH attain a peak level on
about ‘A’ day of cycle. Choose the correct
option for ‘A’.

(A) 10th day

(B) 14th day

(C) 19th day

(D) 5th day

Codes- 88. Read the following statements about LH

A B C surge and choose the incorrect one.

(A) LH surge is rapid secretion of luteal

(A) Increase Increase Estrogens
hormone.
(B) Decrease Increase Estrogens
(B) It occurs in the mid of the cycle.
(C) Decrease Decrease Testosterone
(C) LH surge induces degeneration of corpus
(D ) Increase Decrease TSH luteum.

(D) It causes ovulation.

86. Match the items given in Column-I with 89. The release of ovum occurs during which
those in Column-II and select correct option phase of menstrual cycle?
from the codes given below. [NEET–2018]
(A) Follicular phase
Column I Column II
(B) Proliferative phase
(a) Proliferative (1) Breakdown
phase of (C) Ovulatory phase
endometrial (D) Secretory phase
lining
90. The ovulatory phase of menstrual cycle is
(b) Secretary (2) Follicular
followed by
phase phase
(A) luteal phase
(c) Menstruation (3) Luteal phase
(B) follicular phase
Codes-
(C) proliferative phase
a b c
(D) menstrual phase
(A) 3 2 1

(B) 1 3 2

(C) 2 3 1
91. No new follicles develop in the luteal phase 94. Read the following statements about
of the menstrual cycle because [NEET Odisha- corpus luteum and choose the correct ones
2019] from the following options.

(A) Both FSH and LH levels are low in the (I) It is formed during ovulatory phase of
luteal phase menstrual cycle.

(B) follicles do not remain in the ovary after (II) It secretes large amounts of progesterone.
ovulation
(III) In the absence of ovulation, the corpus
(C) FSH levels are high in the luteal phase. luteum degenerates.

(D) LH levels are high in the luteal phase. (IV) The degeneration of corpus luteum causes
disintegration of endometrium.
92. Match the phases of menstrual cycle given
in Column-I with the hormones secreted (A) I and III
during that phase in Column-II. Choose the (B) II and III
correct option from the codes given below.
(C) II and IV
Column I Column II
(D) I and IV
(a) Follicular (1) Progesterone
phase 95. In human beings, permanent cessation of
menstrual cycle is called:
(b) Ovulatory (2) Gonadotropins
phase (A) Menopause

(c) Luteal (3) LH surge (B) Menarche

Phase
(C) Ovulation
(4) Estrogens
(D) None of these
Codes-
24-25. Refer to the given figure to answer the
a b c question no 24–25. The figure is showing
diagrammatic presentation of various events
(A) 4 3,1 2 during a menstrual cycle. In the figure, A, B
(B) 2,4 3 1 and C, D show the levels of pituitary and
ovarian hormones respectively.
(C) 2 4,1 3

(D) 2 1 4,3

93. Among the following which change occurs

during luteal phase?

(A) Corpus luteum → Graafian follicle

(B) Graafian follicle → Corpus luteum

(C) Primary follicle → Secondary follicle

(D) Secondary follicle → Graafian follicle

96. The gradual increase of which hormone (iii) Maintenance of endometrial lining of the
stimulates the secretion of hormone C uterus.

(A) A Select the correct phase of menstrual cycle

that possesses all the above characteristics.
(B) B
(A) Follicular phase
(C) D
(B) Secretory phase
(D) Both (a) and (b)
(C) Proliferative phase
97. The rapid increase of which hormone will
induce rupture of Graafian follicle and thereby (D) Ovulatory phase
the release of ovum?
100. Assertion: The lack of mensuration may
(A) A be indicative of pregnancy.

(B) C Reason: Mensuration only occurs if the

released ovum is not fertilised.
(C) B
(A) Both assertion and reason are true and
(D) D
reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
98. Choose the incorrect statement from the (B) Both assertion and reason are true but
following. [NCERT Exemplar] reason is not the correct explanation of
assertion.
(I) High levels of estrogen triggers the
ovulatory surge. (C) Assertion is true but reason is false.
(II) Oogonial cells start to proliferate and give (D) Both assertion and reason are false.
rise to functional ova in regular cycles from
puberty onwards. 101. Assertion: During secretory phase the
levels of LH and FSH gradually increase.
(III) Sperms released from seminiferous
tubules are poorly motile/non-motile. Reason: The increased levels of FSH and LH
induce Graafian follicles to secrete
(IV) Progesterone level is high during the post
progesterone.
ovulatory phase of menstrual cycle.
(A) Both assertion and reason are true and
(A) I and III
reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
(B) II and IV
(B) Both assertion and reason are true but
(C) I and IV reason is not the correct explanation of
assertion.
(D) I and II
(C) Assertion is true but reason is false.
99. Consider the following features.
(D) Both assertion and reason are false.
(i) Transformation of Graafian follicle into
corpus luteum.

(ii) Secretion of large amount of progesterone

from corpus luteum.
102. Assertion: During pregnancy, all events (B) vas deferens
of the menstrual cycle stop.
(C) female reproductive tract
Reason: In the absence of fertilisation, the
(D) rete testis
corpus luteum degenerates.

(A) Both assertion and reason are true and 106. Capacitation refers to changes in the
reason is the correct explanation of assertion. [AIPMT-2015]

(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
Fertilization and Implantation ovum surrounded by few sperms. Sperm ‘A’ in
the figure is trying to fertilise the ovum. How
103. The sperms released during copulation, will this sperm ‘A’ ensure that no other sperm
finally reach to which part of the Fallopian can fertilise the ovum?
tube?

(A) Infundibulum

(B) Isthmus

(C) Ampulla

(D) Ampullary-isthmic

104. All copulations not lead to the

fertilisation and pregnancy. Choose the
correct reason for the same from the following
options.

(A) Fertilisation can only occur if sperms are

transported to the ampullary-isthmic junction (A) By inducing changes in the cells of corona
before the ovum. radiata.
(B) Fertilisation can only occur if the ovum (B) By inducing changes in the zona pellucida
and sperms are transported simultaneously to layer of the ovum.
the ampullary-isthmic junction.
(C) By inducing changes in the perivitelline
(C) Fertilisation can only occur if ovum is space of the ovum.
transported to the ampullary–isthmic junction
before the sperms. (D) By releasing some chemicals to kill other
sperms.
(D) None of these

105. Capacitation occurs in [NEET–2017]

(A) epididymis
108. The membranous cover of the ovum that pellucida
is found at the time of ovulation is [NCERT (c) Acrosomal (3) Before
Exemplar]
reaction fertilisation
(A) corona radiata
and after
(B) zona radiata ovulation
(C) zona pellucida (d) Second polar (4) Ampullary -

(D) chorion body isthmic

junction
109. During acrosomal reaction the sperm
[NCERT Exemplar] Codes-

(A) comes in contact with zona pellucida of the a b c d

ova.
(A) 1 4 2 3
(B) undergoes reactions within the uterine (B) 4 1 2 3
environment of female.
(C) 3 2 4 1
(C) undergoes reactions within the epididymal
(D) 4 1 3 2
environment of the male.

(D) produces androgens in the uterus.

112. The embryo having 8–16 blastomeres is
110. The secretions of the acrosome help the called
sperm to enter into the cytoplasm of ovum
(A) blastula
through
(B) gastrula
(A) corona radiata
(C) morula
(B) zona pellucida
(D) trophoblast
(C) chorion

(D) amnion 113. Morula is known as a developmental

stage [NCERT Exemplar]
111. Match the events given in Column-I with
(A) between the zygote and blastocyst
their characteristic features in Column-II and
choose the correct option from the codes given (B) between the blastocyst and gastrula
below.
(C) after the implantation
Column I Column II
(D) between implantation and parturition
(a) Fertilisation (1) Female
reproductive
tract
(b) Capacitation (2) Contact of
sperm with
zona
114. Refer to the given flowchart. It has some 117. The embedding of blastocyst in the
blank spaces mentioned as A, B, C and D. endometrium of uterus is called
Choose the correct option for these A, B, C
(A) pregnancy
and D.
(B) lactation

(C) embryogenesis

(D) implantation

118. Extrusion of second polar body from egg

nucleus occurs [NEET–2015]

(A) after entry of sperm but before fertilisation

(B) after fertilisation

(C) before entry of sperm into ovum

(D) simultaneously with first cleavage

(A) Morula Blastocyst Trophoblast Inner cell
mass 119. All the haploid gametes produced by the
female have
(B) Blastocyst Morula Trophoblast Inner cell
mass (A) X-chromosomes

(C) Morula Blastocyst Inner cell mass (B) Y-chromosomes

Trophoblast (C) 50% gametes have X and 50% have Y-
(D) Blastocyst Morula Inner cell mass chromosomes
Trophoblast (D) 25% gametes have X and 75% have Y-
115. The blastomeres in the blastocyst are chromosomes
arranged into 120. Cleavage that occurs in the zygote as it
(A) an outer trophoblast and inner cell mass moves through the isthmus of oviduct towards
the uterus is
(B) an outer cell mass and inner trophoblast
(A) meiotic division
(C) an outer cell mass and inner cell mass
(B) mitotic division
(D) none of these
(C) reductional division
116. During embryogenesis which part of
(D) none of these
blastocyst gets differentiated into embryo?

(A) Trophoblast

(B) Inner cell mass

(C) Morula

(D) Both (a) and (b)

121. Match the following and choose the
correct option from the codes given below.

Column I Column II

(a) Trophoblast (1) Embedding of

Blastocyst in
the
endometrium

(b) Cleavage (2) Group of cells

that would
differentiate
as embryo

(c) Inner cell (3) Outer layer of

mass blastocyst
(A) The second meiotic division of secondary
attached to
oocyte occurs after fertilisation.
the
endometrium (B) The embryo with 8–16 blastomeres is
called morula.
(d) Implantation (4) Mitotic
division of (C) The trophoblast layer of blastocyst gets
zygote embedded in the endometrium.
Codes- (D) The cells of inner cell mass differentiate to
form embryo.
a b c d
123. Assertion: All copulations do not lead to
(A) 2 1 3 4 fertilisation and pregnancy.
(B) 3 4 2 1 Reason: Fertilisation can only occur if the
ovum and sperms are transported
(C) 3 1 2 4
simultaneously to the ampullary–isthmic
(D) 2 4 3 1 junction.

(A) Both assertion and reason are true and

reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
122. Refer to the given figure showing
transport of ovum, fertilisation and passage of (B) Both assertion and reason are true but
growing embryo through Fallopian tube. The reason is not the correct explanation of
figure is followed by four statements. Choose assertion.
the incorrect statement about it.
(C) Assertion is true but reason is false.

(D) Both assertion and reason are false.

124. Assertion: The secretions of the (A) placenta
acrosome help the sperm enter into the
(B) trophoblast
cytoplasm of the ovum.
(C) chorionic villi
Reason: The entry of sperm into the
cytoplasm of the ovum is responsible for the (D) trophoectoderm
capacitation of sperms.
128. The embryo remains connected to the
(A) Both assertion and reason are true and
placenta through
reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
(a) chorionic villi
(B) Both assertion and reason are true but
reason is not the correct explanation of (b) trophoblast
assertion.
(c) umbilical cord
(C) Assertion is true but reason is false.
(d) none of these
(D) Both assertion and reason are false.
129. Choose the incorrect statement about
125. Assertion: The blastomeres in the placenta.
blastocyst are arranged into trophoblast and
inner cell mass. (A) The placenta facilitates the supply of
oxygen and nutrients to the embryo.
Reason: The trophoblast layer gets attached
to the endometrium. (B) It helps in the removal of CO2 and
excretory/ waste materials produced by the
(A) Both assertion and reason are true and embryo.
reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
(C) The placenta is connected to the embryo
(B) Both assertion and reason are true but through umbilical cord.
reason is not the correct explanation of
assertion. (D) Placenta acts like an endocrine tissue and
produces several enzymes also.
(C) Assertion is true but reason is false.
130. Which of the following hormones is not
(D) Both assertion and reason are false. secreted by human placenta? [NCERT
Exemplar]
Pregnancy and Embryonic
(A) hCG
Development
(B) Estrogen
126. The finger-like projections that appear on
the trophoblast after implantation are called (C) Progesterone

(A) trophoectoderm (D) LH

(B) chorionic villi 131. Several hormones like hCG, hPL,

(C) placenta estrogen, progesterone are produced by
[NEET–2016]
(D) none of these
(A) Fallopian tube (B) pituitary
127. The structural and functional unit
formed between the developing embryo (C) ovary (D) placenta
(foetus) and maternal body is called
132. A hormone that is secreted by ovary in mother
the later phase of pregnancy is
(d) Ovary (4) Connects
(A) estrogen embryo to
placenta
(B) FSH
Codes-
(C) relaxin

(D) hCG a b c d

(A) 2 3 4 1
133. The hormone(s) that is/are produced
during pregnancy only (B) 3 2 4 1
(A) hCG (C) 2 3 1 4
(B) hPL (D) 4 1 3 2
(C) relaxin

(D) all of these 136. Immediately after implantation, which

part of blastocyst differentiates into ectoderm
134. The levels of estrogens, progestogens, and endoderm?
cortisol, prolactin, etc., increase many fold in
blood during pregnancy. It is necessary for (A) Trophoblast

(A) supporting the fetal growth (B) Chorionic villi

(B) metabolic changes in the mother (C) Inner cell mass

(C) the maintenance of pregnancy (D) None of these

(D) all of these 137. Refer to the given figure showing human
foetus within the uterus. How will the removal
135. Match Column-I with Column-II and of ‘A’ in the figure affect the growth of foetus?
choose the correct option from the codes given
below.

Column I Column II

(a) Chorionic (1) Secretes

villi relaxin
hormone

(b) Placenta (2) Finger-like

projections
on the (A) Secretion of hCG hormone will stop
trophoblast (B) Secretion of relaxin hormone will stop
(c) Umbilical (3) Structural (C) Transportation of substances to and from
cord and the embryo will stop
functional
unit between (D) All of these
foetus and
138. The inner cell mass contains certain cells Column I Column II
called stem cells which have the potency to (Organ) (Month of
give rise to development
during
(A) specific tissues and organs
pregnancy)
(B) all tissues and organs
(a) Heart (1) Second
(C) only cardiac cells and heart month

(D) none of these (b) Limbs and (2) First month

digits
139. Match Column-I with Column-II and
select the correct option using the codes given (c) External (3) Fifth month
below. [NEET–2016] genitalia

Column I Column II (d) Appearance (4) Third month

of hair on
(a) Mons pubis (1) Embryo head
formation
Codes-
(b) Antrum (2) Sperm
a b c d
(c) Trophectoderm (3) Female
external (A) 1 2 4 3
genitalia
(B) 2 1 3 4
(d) Nebenkern (4) Graafian
follicle (C) 2 1 4 3

(D) 3 2 4 1
Codes-

a b c d
(A) 3 1 4 2 142. Read the following statements about
(B) 1 4 3 2 major features of embryonic development at
(C) 3 4 2 1 various months of pregnancy. Choose the
(D) 3 4 1 2 incorrect statement(s) about it.

(I) The embryo’s heart is the first formed

140. The foetus develops limbs and digits by organ.
the end of (II) Most of the major organ systems are
(A) 1st month of pregnancy formed by the end of 2nd month of pregnancy.

(B) 2nd month of pregnancy (III) The first movement of foetus is observed
during 7th month of pregnancy.
(C) 3rd month of pregnancy
(IV) The eyelashes are formed by the end of
(D) 5th month of pregnancy second trimester.
141. Match Column-I with Column-II and (A) II and III (B) I and II
choose the correct option from the codes given
below. (C) III and IV (D) Only IV
143. Select the correct sequences of events. 146. Assertion: The first movements of foetus
[Odisha, NEET-2019] are observed during the third month of
pregnancy.
(A) Gametogenesis → Gamete transfer →
Syngamy → Zygote cell differentiation → cell Reason: By the end of first trimester, eyelids
division (cleavage) → organogenesis separate and eye-lashes are formed.

(B) Gametogenesis → Gamete transfer → (A) Both assertion and reason are true and
Syngamy → Zygote cell division (cleavage) → reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
cell differentiation → organogenesis
(B) Both assertion and reason are true, but
(C) Gametogenesis → Gamete transfer → reason is not the correct explanation of
Syngamy → Zygote cell division (cleavage) → assertion.
organogenesis → cell differentiation
(C) Assertion is true, but reason is false.
(D) Gametogenesis → Syngamy → Gamete
(D) Both assertion and reason are false.
transfer → Zygote cell division (cleavage) →
cell differentiation → organogenesis Parturition and Lactation
144. Assertion: The placenta is connected to 147. The duration of pregnancy is called
the embryo through an umbilical cord.
(A) parturition
Reason: The umbilical cord helps in the
transport of substances to and from the (B) lactation
embryo.
(C) gestation period
(A) Both assertion and reason are true and
(D) none of these
reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

(B) Both assertion and reason are true, but 148. The process of delivery of the foetus is
reason is not the correct explanation of called
assertion. (A) lactation
(C) Assertion is true, but reason is false. (B) parturition
(D) Both assertion and reason are false. (C) foetal ejection reflex

145. Assertion: Placenta also acts as an (D) none of these

endocrine gland.
149. The signals for parturition originate from
Reason: In the later phase of pregnancy, the
relaxin is secreted by placenta.
(A) fully developed foetus
(A) Both assertion and reason are true and
reason is the correct explanation of assertion. (B) placenta

(B) Both assertion and reason are true, but (C) umbilical cord
reason is not the correct explanation of (D) both (A) and (B)
assertion.

(C) Assertion is true, but reason is false.

(D) Both assertion and reason are false.

150. Match Column-I with Column-II and (D) The placenta is also expelled out of the
choose the correct option from the codes given uterus after the delivery of infant.
below.
153. Which of the following hormones is
Column I Column II responsible for both the milk ejection reflex
and the foetal ejection reflex? [Odisha, NEET-
(a) Gestation (1) Mild uterine
2019]
period contractions
(A) Relaxin
(b) Parturition (2) Duration of
pregnancy (B) Estrogen

(c) Foetal (3) Process of (C) Prolactin

ejection delivery of the
(D) Oxytocin
reflex foetus

(d) After birth (4) Placental 154. The milk produced during the initial few
expulsion days of lactation is called

Codes- (A) colostrum

(B) first milk

a b c d
(C) milky water
(A) 2 3 1 4
(D) none of these
(B) 2 4 1 3
155. Choose the incorrect statement from the
(C) 4 3 2 1
following. [NCERT Exemplar]
(D) 1 2 3 4
(A) Internal fertilisation takes place, in
birds and mammals.

151. The process of milk production is called (B) Colostrum contains antibodies and
nutrients.
(A) lactation
(C) Polyspermy is prevented by chemical
(B) parturition changes on the egg surface.
(C) after birth (D) In the human female implantation
(D) colostrum occurs almost seven days after fertilisation.

156. Colostrum contains

152. Choose the incorrect statement from the
following: (A) antibodies
(A) Parturition is induced by a complex (B) nutrients
neuroendocrine mechanism.
(C) enzymes
(B) The foetal ejection reflex triggers release
(D) both (A) and (B)
of oxytocin from the hypothalamus.

(C) Oxytocin acts on the uterine muscles.

157. Assertion: Parturition is a complex (D) Both assertion and reason are false.
neuroendocrine mechanism.

Reason: The signals of parturition originate

from the fully developed fetus and placenta.

(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.

158. Assertion: The mammary glands of the

female undergo differentiation after
parturition.

Reason: Lactation always starts after

childbirth.

(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.

159. Assertion: Breast-feeding during the

initial period of infant growth is
recommended.

Reason: During initial few days after delivery,

colostrum is produced.

(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.

Answer key

Q 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 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 D 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 D 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 B A B A

Q 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110

Ans D B D B C D B A 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 B C 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