NEET 2024 Zoology Question Paper with Answers and Solutions PDF R6

Match List I with List II:
List I (Biological Molecule)} & \textbf{List II (Function)}
A. GLUT-4 & I.Hormone
B. Insulin & II. Enzyme
C. Trypsin & III. Intercellular ground substance
D. Collagen & IV. Enables glucose transport into cells


Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

(1) A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV

(2) A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I

(3) A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II

(4) A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III

Match List I with List II:





Choose the correct answer from the options given below

(1) A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III

(2) A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III

(3) A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I

(4) A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I

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) A only
• (2) C only
• (3) D only
• (4) B only

Match List I with List II:





Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

(1) A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I

(2) A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV

(3) A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV

(4) A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV

Which of the following factors are favorable for the formation of oxyhaemoglobin in alveoli?

• (1) High \( pO_2 \) and Lesser \( H^+ \) concentration
• (2) Low \( pCO_2 \) and High \( H^+ \) concentration
• (3) Low \( pCO_2 \) and High temperature
• (4) High \( pO_2 \) and High \( pCO_2 \)

Following are the stages of cell division:

A. Gap 2 phase

B.Cytokinesis

C. Synthesis phase

D. Karyokinesis

E. Gap 1 phase


Choose the correct sequence of stages from the options given below:

• (1) E-B-D-A-C
• (2) B-D-E-A-C
• (3) E-C-A-D-B
• (4) C-E-D-A-B

Three types of muscles are given as (a), (b), and (c). Identify the correct matching pair along with their location in the human body:

• (1) (a) Skeletal – Triceps
  \quad \quad (b) Smooth – Stomach
  \quad \quad (c) Cardiac – Heart
• (2) (a) Skeletal – Biceps
  \quad \quad (b) Involuntary – Intestine
  \quad \quad (c) Smooth – Heart
• (3) (a) Involuntary – Nose tip
  \quad \quad (b) Skeletal – Bone
  \quad \quad (c) Cardiac – Heart
• (4) (a) Smooth – Toes
  \quad \quad (b) Skeletal – Legs
  \quad \quad (c) Cardiac – Heart

Match List I with List II:






Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

• (1) A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
• (2) A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
• (3) A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
• (4) A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV

Which of the following are Autoimmune disorders?

A. Myasthenia gravis

B. Rheumatoid arthritis

C. Gout

D. Muscular dystrophy

E. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)


Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

• (1) A, B & E only
• (2) B, C & E only
• (3) C, D & E only
• (4) A, B & D only

Given below are two statements:

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 beings.

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

Given below are two statements:

Statement I:In the nephron, the descending limb of the loop of Henle is impermeable to water and permeable to electrolytes.

Statement II: The proximal convoluted tubule is lined by simple columnar brush border epithelium and increases the surface area for reabsorption.


In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the option given below :

• (1) Both Statement I and Statement II are false
• (2) Statement I is true but Statement II is false
• (3) Statement I is false but Statement II is true
• (4) Both Statement I and Statement II are true

Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R:

Assertion A: Breast-feeding during the initial period of infant growth is recommended by doctors for bringing up a healthy baby.

Reason R:Colostrum contains several antibodies absolutely essential to develop resistance for the newborn baby.


In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

• (1) Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
• (2) A is correct but R is not correct
• (3) A is not correct but R is correct
• (4) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A

Match List I with List II:
 List I (Drug)           List II (Source) 
A. Cocaine & I. Effective sedative in surgery
B. Heroin & II.Cannabis sativa
C. Morphine & III. Erythroxylum
D. Marijuana & IV. Papaver somniferum

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• (1) A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
• (2) A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV
• (3) A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
• (4) A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II

Match List I with List II:
 List I (Fish Species)}  List II (Type)

A. Pterophyllum & I. Hag fish
B. Myxine & II. Saw fish
C. Pristis & III. Angel fish
D. Exocoetus & IV. Flying fish

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

• (1) A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
• (2) A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
• (3) A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
• (4) A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV

Match List I with List II:




Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

• (1) A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
• (2) A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
• (3) A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
• (4) A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I

In both sexes of cockroach, a pair of jointed filamentous structures called anal cerci are present on:

• (1) 10th segment
• (2) 8th and 9th segment
• (3) 11th segment
• (4) 5th segment

The flippers of the Penguins and Dolphins are an example of:

• (1) Natural selection
• (2) Convergent evolution
• (3) Divergent evolution
• (4) Adaptive radiation

Which of the following statements is incorrect about bio-reactors?

• (1) Most commonly used bio-reactors are of stirring type
• (2) Bio-reactors are used to produce small-scale bacterial cultures
• (3) Bio-reactors have an agitator system, an oxygen delivery system, and a foam control system
• (4) A bio-reactor provides optimal growth conditions for achieving the desired product

Which one is the correct product of DNA-dependent RNA polymerase from the given template strand?


3'-TACATGGCAAATATCCATTCA-5'

• (1) 5'-AUGUAAAGUUUAUAGGUAAGU-3'
• (2) 5'-AUGUACCGUUUAUAGGGAAGU-3'
• (3) 5'-ATGTACCGTTTATAGGTAAGT-3'
• (4) 5'-AUGUACCGUUUAUAGGUAAGU-3'

Match List I with List II:
 List I (Joint Type)     List II (Example) 
A. Fibrous joints & I. Adjacent vertebrae, limited movement
B. Cartilaginous joints & II. Humerus and Pectoral girdle, rotational movement
C. Hinge joints & III. Skull, don’t allow any movement
D. Ball and socket joints & IV. Knee, help in locomotion


Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

(1) A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV

(2) A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV

(3) A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II

(4) A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I

Match List I with List II:





Choose the correct answer form the options given below:

(1) A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV

(2) A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II

(3) A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III

(4) A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III

Match List I with List II:
 List I (Cell Structure)}   List II (Function/Location)}
A. Axoneme & I.Centriole
B. Cartwheel pattern & II.Cilia and flagella
C. Crista & III. Chromosome
D. Satellite & IV. Mitochondria

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

(1) A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I

(2) A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III

(3) A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III

(4) A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I

The correct sequence of pathway for conduction of an action potential through the heart is:

A. AV bundle

B. Purkinje fibres

C. AV node

D. Bundle branches

E. SA node

Choose the correct sequence of pathway from the options given below

• (1) A-E-C-B-D
• (2) B-D-E-C-A
• (3) E-A-D-B-C
• (4) E-C-A-D-B

Given below are two statements:

Statement I: The presence or absence of the 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 statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• (1) Both Statement I and Statement II are false
  (2) Statement I is true but Statement II is false
  (3) Statement I is false but Statement II is true
  (4) Both Statement I and Statement II are true

Match List I with List II:
 List I (Disease)}   List II (Cause/Pathogen) 
A. Common cold & I. Plasmodium
B. Haemozoin & II. Typhoid
C. Widal test & III. Rhinoviruses
D. Allergy & IV. Dust mites

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

(1) A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV

(2) A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV

(3) A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I

(4) A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I

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-I, C-IV, D-II

(3) A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I

(4) A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV

Match List I with List II:





Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

(1) A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I

(2) A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III

(3) A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV

(4) A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III

Which one of the following factors will not affect the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium?

• (1) Genetic drift
  (2) Gene migration
  (3) Constant gene pool
  (4) Genetic recombination

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-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III

(3) A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II

(4) A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I

Which of the following is not a component of the Fallopian tube?

• (1) Isthmus
  (2) Infundibulum
  (3) Ampulla
  (4) Uterine fundus

Match List I with List II:





Choose the correct answer from the option given below:

(1) A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II

(2) A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III

(3) A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II

(4) A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV

Which of the following is not a steroid hormone?

• (1) Testosterone
• (2) Progesterone
• (3) Glucagon
• (4) Cortisol

The following diagram shows restriction sites in E. coli cloning vector pBR322. Find the role of ‘X’ and ‘Y’ genes:

• (1) The gene ‘X’ is responsible for controlling the copy number of the linked DNA and ‘Y’ for protein involved in the replication of Plasmid.
• (2) The gene ‘X’ is for protein involved in replication of Plasmid and ‘Y’ for resistance to antibiotics.
• (3) Gene ’X’ is responsible for recognition sites and ‘Y’ is responsible for antibiotic resistance.
• (4) The gene ‘X’ is responsible for resistance to antibiotics and ‘Y’ for protein involved in the replication of Plasmid.

Which of the following is not a natural/traditional contraceptive method?

• (1) Periodic abstinence
  (2) Lactational amenorrhea
  (3) Vaults
  (4) Coitus interruptus

Given below are some stages of human evolution.
Arrange them in correct sequence (Past to Recent):

A. Homo habilis

B. Homo sapiens

C. Homo neanderthalensis

D. Homo erectus

Choose the correct sequence of human evolution from the options given below:
(1) B-A-D-C

(2) C-B-D-A

(3) A-D-C-B

(4) D-A-C-B

The “Ti plasmid” of Agrobacterium tumefaciens stands for:

• (1) Tumor independent plasmid
  (2) Tumor inducing plasmid
  (3) Temperature independent plasmid
  (4) Tumor inhibiting plasmid

Match List I with List II:
List I (Enzyme/Region)       List II (Function) 
A. RNA polymerase III & I. snRNPs
B. Termination of transcription & II. Promotor
C. Splicing of Exons & III. Rho factor
D. TATA box & IV. SnRNAs, tRNA

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

(1) A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I

(2) A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II

(3) A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II

(4) A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III

Regarding catalytic cycle of an enzyme action, select the correct sequential steps:

A. Substrate enzyme complex formation.

B. Free enzyme ready to bind with another substrate.

C. Release of products.

D. Chemical bonds of the substrate broken.

E. Substrate binding to active site.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

• (1) A, E, B, D, C
• (2) B, A, C, D, E
• (3) E, D, C, B, A
• (4) E, A, D, C, B

Choose the correct statement given below regarding juxta medullary nephron:

• (1) Renal corpuscle of juxta medullary nephron lies in the outer portion of the renal medulla.
  (2) Loop of Henle of juxta medullary nephron runs deep into medulla.
  (3) Juxta medullary nephrons outnumber the cortical nephrons.
  (4) Juxta medullary nephrons are located in the columns of Bertini.

Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Mitochondria and chloroplasts both double membrane-bound organelles.

Statement II: Inner membrane of mitochondria is relatively less permeable, as compared to chloroplast.

In the light of the above statements, choose the mis appropriate answer from the options given below:

• (1) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
• (2) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
• (3) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
• (4) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.

Given below are two statements:

Statement I:Gause's competitive exclusion principle states that two closely related species competing for different resources cannot exist indefinitely.

Statement II: According to Gause's principle, during competition, the inferior species will be eliminated. This may be true if resources are limiting.

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 true but Statement II is false.
• (3) Statement I is false but Statement II is true.
• (4) Both Statement I and Statement II are true.

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) A, B \& D only
  (2) B, D \& E only
  (3) B, C \& D only
  (4) A \& C only

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-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
• (3) A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
• (4) A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV

Match List I with List II:
List I            List II 
A. Mesozoic Era & I. Lower invertebrates
B. Proterozoic Era & II. Fish & Amphibia
C. Cenozoic Era & III. Birds & Reptiles
D. Paleozoic Era & IV.Mammals

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

• (1) A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
• (2) A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III
• (3) A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
• (4) A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV

Match List I with List II:
 List I                                  List II 
A. Unicellular glandular epithelium & I. Salivary glands
B. Compound epithelium & II. Pancreas
C. Multicellular glandular epithelium & III. Goblet cells of alimentary canal
D. Endocrine glandular epithelium & IV. Moist surface of buccal cavity

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-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
• (4) A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV

As per ABO blood grouping system, the blood group of father is B\textsuperscript{+}, mother is A\textsuperscript{+} and child is O\textsuperscript{+}. Their respective genotype can be

• (A) \( I^B i / I^A i / ii \)
  (B) \( I^B I^B / I^A i / ii \)
  (C) \( I^A I^B / ii / I^B i \)
  (D) \( I^A i / I^B i / I^A i \)
  (E) \( ii^B / ii / I^A I^B \)
  \textbf{Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:} (1) B only
  (2) C \& B only
  (3) D \& E only
  (4) A only

Match List I with List II related to the digestive system of cockroach:

• (1) A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
• (2) A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
• (3) A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
• (4) A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I

Given below are two statements:

Statement I: Bone marrow is the main lymphoid organ where all blood cells including lymphocytes are produced.

Statement II: Both bone marrow and thymus provide microenvironments for the development and maturation of T-lymphocytes.

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 incorrect.

(2) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.

(3) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.

(4) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.

Given below are two statements:

Statement I: The cerebral hemispheres are connected by a nerve tract known as the corpus callosum.

Statement II: The brain stem consists of the medulla oblongata, pons, and cerebrum.

• (1) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
  (2) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
  (3) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
  (4) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.

Identify the correct option (A), (B), (C), (D) with respect to spermatogenesis:

• (1) ICSH, Interstitial cells, Leydig cells, spermiogenesis.
• (2) FSH, Sertoli cells, Leydig cells, spermatogenesis.
• (3) ICSH, Leydig cells, Sertoli cells, spermatogenesis.
• (4) FSH, Leydig cells, Sertoli cells, spermiogenesis.

Match List I with List II:
 List I                     List II 
 A. P wave & I. Heart muscles are electrically silent.
B. QRS complex & II. Depolarisation of ventricles.
C. T wave & III.Depolarisation of atria.
D. T-P gap & IV. Repolarisation of ventricles.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

• (1) A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
• (2) A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
• (3) A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III
• (4) A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II