Biological Classification MCQs | NCERT Biology | for NEET
Chapter-wise multiple choice questions on 'Biological Classification' for NEET Exam, based on NCERT Biology Class-11 (Chapter-2) with Answer Key and Solutions.
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Read the book NCERT Biology class-12 (chapter- 1): Biological Classification from here.
1. Question
Read the following statements and choose the suitable option for A and B accordingly.
- A and B were not included in 5 kingdom classification given by Whittaker.
- B are both living and non-living in nature.
- A are the indicators of pollution.
- A show a mutualistic relationship.
The correct option for A and B respectively is
Viruses and Bacteria
Viruses and Lichens
Lichens and Viruses
Lichens and Bacteria
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2. Question
Which of the following statements is/are correct about prions?
- Cause mad cow disease in cattle
- Size is similar to viruses
- Made up of RNA only
- Causes Cr-Jacob disease in humans
All (a), (b), (c) and (d)
(a), (b) and (d) only
(c) only
(b), (c) and (d) only
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3. Question
According to five kingdom classification multicellular eukaryotes are placed in kingdoms?
Protista, fungi & Monera
Monera, Plantae & Animalia
Animalia & plantae only
Plantae, fungi & Animalia
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4. Question
The smallest known agent of a plant disease is:
Virus
Bacteria
Mycoplasma
Viroid
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5. Question
Assertion : Cuscuta is a parasite commonly found on hedge plants.
Reason : Cuscuta has lost its chlorophyll and leaves in the course of evolution.
Both Assertion & Reason are True & the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.
Both Assertion & Reason are True but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.
Assertion is True but the Reason is False.
Both Assertion & Reason are False.
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6. Question
Identify the above figures and choose the option in which one figure is correctly described ?
A–Aspergillus, amember of class-Ascomycetes
B – Mucor, the bread mould
A – Agaricus, an edible fungus
B – Neurospora, Drosophila of plant kingdom
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7. Question
A unicellular eukaryotic cell wall containing microbe was collected by a student from rain water. His teacher grouped the organism in_______ kingdom according to Linnaeus system and in______ kingdom according to Whittaker's system.
Animalia, monera
Monera, plantae
Plantae, protista
Protista, protista
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8. Question
Which of the following is correct statement ?
Photosynthesis of cyanobacteria is different from the photosynthesis of green plants.
Photosynthesis of eubacteria is different from the photosynthesis of green plants
Prokaryotes have many sex organs
Mycoplasma are not capable of respiration due to absence of mesosomes
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9. Question
Fungi are divided into four classes on the basis of :-
Morphology of the mycelium
Mode of spore formation
Types of fruiting bodies
All of the above
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10. Question
Consider the following four statements (A-D) and select the option which includes all the correct options:
- M.W. Beijerinek demostrated that the extract of the infected plant of tobacco could cause infection.
- W.M.Stanley showed that viruses could be crystallised.
- Lichens have autotrophic as well as heterotrophic organisms.
- The RNA of viroid is of low molecular weight.
A, B and D only
B, C and D only
C and D only
A, B, C and D
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11. Question
Identify the correct match from column-I and II:
| Column-I | Column-II |
|---|---|
| (i) Euglena | (a) Saprophytic |
| (ii) Diatom | (b) Diatomaceous earth |
| (iii) Slime mould | (c) Red tide |
| (iv) Dinoflagellates | (d) Gonyaulax |
| (e) Pellicle | |
| (f) Chief Producer of oceans |
(i)-e, (ii)-b,f (iii)-c, (iv)-a,d
(i)-e, (ii)-b,f (iii)-a, (iv)-c,d
(i)-e, (ii)-b,c,f (iii)-a, (iv)-d
(i)-e, (ii)-b,c,f (iii)-d, (iv)-a
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12. Question
How many of the following fungus known as imperfect fungi :
Rhizopus, Penicillium, Yeast, Mucor, Agaricus, Puccinia, Albugo, Claviceps, Neurospora, Alternaria, Trichoderma, Aspergillus, Ustilago, Morels, Truffles, Colletotrichum;
5
7
2
3
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13. Question
Select the correct match:
| Column I | Column II | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| (A) | Euglena | I. | Photosynthetic protist |
| (B) | Entamoeba | II. | Parasitic protist |
| (C) | Trypanosoma | III. | Flagellated organism |
| (D) | Mycoplasma | IV. | Unicellular prokaryotic organism |
A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I
A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II
A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III
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14. Question
Select the correct match:
| A. Mushroom | I. Alternaria |
| B. Neurospora | II. Wheat rust |
| C. Puccinia | III. Extensively used in genetic work |
| D. Imperfect fungi | IV. Agaricus |
A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV
A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
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15. Question
Select the incorrect match for fungi:
Zoospores → Asexual spore
Sporangiospores → Sexual spore
Ascospores → Sexual spore
Oospores → Sexual spore
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16. Question
Select the correct option for Anabaena:
Autotrophic organism
Multicellular organism
Eukaryotes
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