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5. Match Column-I with Column-II and select the correct

Part - A Zoology option using the codes given below:

Section - I: Single Correct

This section contains a total of 100 questions.
All questions in this section are mandatory.
For every correct response you shall be awarded 4 marks.
For every incorrect response -1 marks shall be deducted.

1. Read the following statements (assertion-A and reason-

R) and select the correct option.
(a) A - (iii), B - (i), C - (iv), D - (ii)

A: Women are at the peak of conception on the 14th day (b) A - (i), B - (iv), C - (iii), D - (ii)
of menstrual cycle. (c) A - (iii), B - (iv), C - (ii), D - (i)
R: Vasectomy is a method normally employed to avoid
conception in females. (d) A - (iii), B - (iv), C - (i), D - (ii)
6. Read the following statements about seminal plasma
Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation and choose the correct statement(s) from the given
(a)
of A options:
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct I. Seminal plasma is secreted by seminal vesicles,
(b)
explanation of A prostate and bulbourethral glands.
II. It is rich in sucrose and calcium.
(c) A is true but R is false
III. It contains certain enzymes also.
(d) Both A and R are false statements
(a) I and II
2. Which of the following is not properly paired?
(b) II and III
(a) Sertoli cells – Follicle cells (c) I and III
(b) Vas deferens – Oviduct (d) All of these
(c) Scrotum – Labia majora
7. Which of the following hormone(s) is/are secreted by
(d) Seminiferous tubule – Cervix ovary as well as placenta
3. Statement I: Embryos formed by in vitro fertilization
(a) Progesterone
are used for embryo transfer in test tube baby
programme. (b) Estrogen
Statement II: Such transfer is employed to assist those
females who cannot conceive. (c) Relaxin
(d) All of above
(a) Both statements are correct
8. Syphilis is an infectious bacterial disease caused by
(b) Statement I is correct and II is incorrect Treponema pallidum with 3 stages
(c) Statement I is incorrect and II is correct (A) Infectious painless ulcers on the
(i) First
genitals
(d) Both statements are incorrect
(B) Blindness, heart trouble, aortic (ii)
4. Read the following statements (assertion-A and reason- impairment Second
R) and select the correct option. (C) Skin lesions, hairloss, swollen joints (iii) Third

A: The seminal plasma is rich in fructose, calcium and Which of the following is the correct match between the
certain enzymes. symptoms and stage?
R: Bulbourethral gland does not contribute anything to
seminal plasma. (a) (A)-(i), (B)-(ii), (C)-(iii)

Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation (b) (A)-(iii), (B)-(i), (C)-(ii)
(a)
of A (c) (A)-(i), (B)-(iii), (C)-(ii)
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct (d) (A)-(ii), (B)-(iii), (C)-(i)
(b)
explanation of A
9. Which of the following is the most appropriate statement
(c) A is true but R is false defining infertility?
(d) Both A and R are false statements
Couple is unable to produce children inspite of
(a) unprotected sexual co-habitation even after two
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It is the inability to produce a viable offspring and is (a) Oxytocin

(b) always due to defects abnormalities in the female
(b) Prolactin
partner
(c) Progesterone
(c) Infertility is due to immature sex organs
(d) FSH and LH
(d) Infertility cannot be helped by ART
15. Read the following statements (assertion-A and reason-
10. Which of the following depicts the site of impantation of
R) and select the correct option.
blastocyst under normal conditions?
A: Overpopulation causes a number of socio-economic
problems.
R: Our population reached close to a billion mark in 2000
and crossed 1.2 billion in May 2011.

Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation

(a)
of A
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct
(b)
explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) Both A and R are false statements
16. Castration cannot be taken as a contraceptive device,
because:
(a) II (b) V (c) I (d) VI

11. Find out the correct pathway of milk flow in the breast: Deficiency of testosterone hormone, will deprive a
(a)
person of sexual drive, desire and/or the sexual act
I. Mammary duct
(b) It inhibits gamete transport
II. Lactiferous duct
III. Mammary tubules It is surgical method of contraception, also called
(c)
IV. Alveoli lumen sterilisation
V. Mammary ampula
This technique is highly effective but its reversibility
(d)
is poor
(a) IV → III → V → I → II
17. Which of the following ovarian hormone show two peaks
(b) III → I → IV → II → V during menstrual cycle?
(c) IV → III → I → V → II
(a) Estrogen
(d) IV → III → II → I → V
(b) Progesterone
12. First polar body is formed during the formation of .........
and after completion of .......... meiotic division. (c) FSH
(d) LH
(a) Primary oocyte, II
18. Read the following statements:
(b) Secondary oocyte, I (i) Each testis has about 25 compartments called
(c) Secondary spermatocyte, II testicular lobules.
(ii) Each testicular lobule contains one to three highly
(d) Primary spermatocyte, I coiled seminiferous tubules in which sperms are
13. Read the following statements (assertion-A and reason- produced.
R) and select the correct option: (iii) Sertoli cells acts as 'nurse cells' of testicles.
(iv) Sertoli cells are activated by FSH secreted by the
A: ICSI technique is different from AI. adenohypophysis.
R: ICSI is carried out in laboratory. (v) Each testis is oval shaped with a length of about 2-3
cm and width of about 1-3 cm in adults.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation
(a)
of A
(a) Three (b) Two
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct (c) Four (d) Five
(b)
explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false 19. Vas deferens receives a duct from seminal vesicle and
opens into urethra as ..........
(d) Both A and R are false statements
14. Which of the following hormones stimulates milk (a) Urethral meatus
production and secretion and participates in control of (b) Ejaculatory duct
reproduction?
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(d) Epididymis 24. The figure given below depicts a diagrammatic sectional
view of ovary. Which one set of three parts out of I-VI are
20. During bleeding phase of menstrual cycle unfertilised
correctly identified?
secondary oocyte undergoes autolysis. The interplay of
hormones then is:

Progesterone and estrogen continue the

(a)
hypertrophy of endometrial lining
Prolactin and progesterone reduces LH level
(b)
causing regression of corpus luteum
Progesterone inhibits the release of LH from
(c)
pituitary causing regression of corpus luteum
Prolactin and estrogen inhibits progesterone
(d)
secretion leading to sloughing off uterine lining
21. What is true about menstruation in humans?

(a) It stops during pregnancy

(b) It only occurs if the egg is not fertilized
(c) Menstrual phase is followed by follicular phase
(d) All of these VI - Primary follicle; III - Graafian follicle, V - Corpus
(a)
luteum
22. Mark the odd item in each series and select the correct
option: II - Secondary follicle; III - Tertiary Follicle; IV -
(b)
Ovulation
(i) Spermatocyte; Polar body; Spermatid; I - Primary follicle; II - Tertiary follicle; V - Corpus
Spermatogonium (c)
luteum
(ii) Endometrium; Corpus luteum; Acrosome; Graafian
follicle I - Primary follicle; II - Corpus luteum; V - Graafian
(d)
(iii) Vas deferens; Fallopian tube; Epididymis; Cowper's follicle
gland
25. Select the correct statement from the following:
(iv) Testes; Prostate; Seminal vesicles; Cowper's gland

ZIFT involves the transfer of male's sperm into

(i) Spermatid, (ii) Endometrium, (iii) Epididymis, (a)
(a) fallopian tube of female
(iv) Prostate
In IUT, embryo with more than eight blastomeres is
(i) Polar body, (ii) Acrosome, (iii) Follopian tube, (b)
(b) extracted from donor's body
(iv) Testes
ZIFT involves the transfer of embryo into fallopian
(i) Spermatocyte , (ii) Corpus luteum, (iii) Vas (c)
(c) tube at eight blastomere stage
deferens, (iv) Cowper's gland
In both ZIFT and IUT, zygote/early embryo is formed
(i) Spermatogonium, (ii) Graafian follicle, (d)
(d) inside the female's body
(iii) Cowper's gland, (iv) Seminal vesicles
26. Which of the following hormones is responsible for both
23. Most important component of oral contraceptive is
the milk ejection reflex and the foetal ejection reflex?
(a) Thyroxine
(a) Relaxin
(b) LH
(b) Estrogen
(c) Progesterone
(c) Prolactin
(d) GH
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27. Identify I, II, III, IV, V and VI in the diagrammatic sectional 30. The sperm and the egg make different contributions to
view of female pelvis showing reproductive system: zygote.
Which of the following statements about their
contributions are true?

(i) Sperm contributes most of the mitochondira.

(ii) Egg contributes most of the cytoplasm.
(iii) Both sperm and egg contribute haploid nucleus.
(iv) Both sperm and egg contribute centrioles.

(a) (i) and (ii)

(b) (ii) and (iii)
(c) (iii) and (iv)
(d) (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
31. Complex neuroendocrine mechanism that induces
parturition does not involve:

I - Uterus, II - Clitoris, III - Labium minora, IV - Labium (a) Progesterone

(a)
majora, V - Cervix, VI - Vagina (b) Estrogen
I - Uterus, II - Clitoris, III - Labium majora, IV - Labium
(b) (c) Oxytocin
minora, V - Cervix, VI - Vagina
(d) Cortisol
I - Uterus, II - Clitoris, III - Labium minora, IV - Labium
(c)
majora, V - Vagina, VI - Cervix 32. Home use kits for determining a women's fertile period
depend on the detection of one hormone in the urine.
I - Uterus, II - Vagina, III - Labium minora, IV - Labium
(d) This hormone is:
majora, V - Clitoris, VI - Cervix
28. Choose the correct statement: (a) Progesterone
(b) Estradiol
Surgical method of contraception
(a) (c) hCG
prevents gametogenesis
(b) Saheli is a steroidal pill taken weekly (d) LH
Lactational amenorrhoea remains effective upto 6 33. The four diagrams given below represent four different
(c)
months types of contraceptive methods. Which one of these are
correctly matched in the given options:
(d) Diaphragm is a barrier method and prevent STI
29. The given figure shows the human foetus within the
uterus with few structures marked as I, II, III and IV.

(a) IV - Implant - Intrauterine device

(b) I - Male condom - Spermicidal agent
Which of the following option shows the correct
labelling? (c) II - Female condom - Barrier method
(d) III - Copper-T - Terminal method of contraception
I → Umbilical cord with its veins, II → Chorionic villi,
(a) 34. "Spermiogenesis" is a process in which
III → Antrum, IV → Plug of mucus in cervix
I → Umbilical cord with its vessels, II → Fimbriae, (a) Spermatids change into spermatozoa
(b)
III → Oocyte, IV → Plug of mucus in vagina (b) Spermatogonia produce a spermatid
I → Umbilical cord with its vessels, II → Placental (c) Spermatocytes give rise to spermatozoa
(c)
villi, III → Yolk sac, IV → Plug of mucus in cervix Dormant spermatozoa become active just before
(d)
I → Umbilical cord with its veins, II → Placental villi, ejaculation
(d)
III → Trophoblast, IV → Plug of mucus in vagina 35. The purpose of tubectomy is to prevent

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(a) Embryonic development 41. Most of the organs/system in foetus are formed by the
end of:
(b) Sexual intercourse
(c) Formation of eggs (a) 1st trimester
(d) Fertilization (b) 2nd trimester
36. Which of the following sequence is correct for human
(c) 3rd trimester
embryology?
(d) First month
Sperm entry through zona pellucida → II meiotic
(a) 42. Which of the following labelled parts provides energy for
division completed → Plasmogamy → Karyogamy the movement of the tail that facilitate sperm motility
II meiotic division completed → Sperm entry through essential for fertilisation?
(b)
zona pellucida → Plasmogamy → Karyogamy
Sperm entry through zona pellucida →
(c) Plasmogamy → II meiotic division completed →
Karyogamy
Sperm entry through zona pellucida →
(d) Plasmogamy → Karyogamy → II meiotic division
completed
37. 'Nirodh' is

(a) A type of birth-control pill

(b) A popular brand of male condoms
(c) An awareness programme to encourage vasectomy
(d) Related to tubectomy
38. Read the following statements (assertion-A and reason-
R) and select the correct option:

A: The scrotum helps in maintaining the low temperature

of the testes.
R: The low temperature of the testes is necessary for (a) A (b) B (c) C (d) D
spermatogenesis.
43. Read the following statements (assertion-A and reason-
R) and select the correct option.
Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation
(a)
of A A: Ootid is haploid.
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct R: Ovum is haploid.
(b)
explanation of A
Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation
(c) A is true but R is false (a)
of A
(d) A is false but R is true
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct
(b)
39. Which of the following contraceptive method is explanation of A
exclusively a terminal method of family planning in the
(c) A is true but R is false
homogametic sex of humans?
(d) Both A and R are false statements
(a) Nirodh
(b) Vasectomy
(c) Tubectomy
(d) IUCDs
40. Immediately after implantation, ectoderm, endoderm and
the mesoderm of embryo is formed from:

(a) Trophoblast
(b) Cytotrophoblast
(c) Embryoblast
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44. Given below is a diagrammatic sketch of a portion of 49. Given below are three statements each with one or two
human male reproductive system. Which of the following blanks. Select the option which correctly fills up the
part contributes to the maximum portion of semen? blanks in any two statements:

(A) In human beings, menstrual cycle ceases around 50

years of age; this is termed as .....(i)..... .
(B) The milk produced during the initial few days of
lactation is called .....(i)..... which contains several .....
(ii)..... absolutely essential to develop resistance for the
new-born babies.
(C) At the completion of the .....(i)..... division, the primary
oocyte divides into secondary oocyte and .....(ii)..... .

(a) (A) - (i) menarche; (B) - (i) lactation, (ii) - minerals

(B) - (i) colostrum, (ii) antibodies; (C) - (i) first
(b)
meiotic, (ii) first polar body
(A) - (i) menopause; (C) - (i) second meiotic, (ii)
(c)
second polar body
(A) - (i) menopause; (B) - (i) corpus luteum, (ii)
(d)
antibodies
(a) D (b) C (c) B (d) A 50. Reproductive health in society can be improved by:
45. The vulva
(i) Introduction of sex education in schools
(ii) Increased medically assisted deliveries
(a) Consists of the external genital organs of a woman
(iii) Awareness about contraception and STDs
Includes mons pubis, labia majora, labia minora, (iv) Equal opportunities to male and female child
(b) (v) Encouraging myths and misconceptions
clitoris and hymen
(c) Both (A) and (B)
(a) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv) and (v)
(d) Includes internal female reproductive organs
(b) (i), (ii), (iv) and (v)
46. Read the following statements about LH surge and
(c) (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
choose the incorrect one:
(d) (ii) and (v)
(a) LH surge is rapid secretion of luteal hormone
51. The enlarged end of penis is called ..........
(b) It occurs in the mid of the cycle
(c) LH surge induces degeneration of corpus luteum (a) Glans penis

(d) It causes ovulation (b) Vitelline membrane

(c) Zona pellucida
47. In mammals, the onset of pregnancy causes:
(d) Prostate
(a) Secretion of testosterone
52. Read the following statements (assertion-A and reason-
(b) Degeneration of ovary R) and select the correct option.
(c) Inhibition of further ovulation A: Blood flowing in umbilical cord of human embryo is
(d) Inhibition of fertilization 100% foetal.
R: Umbilical cord helps in transport of substances
48. Arrange the following structures in sequence through between foetal and maternal blood.
which the sperms move:
i. Vasa efferentia ii. Epididymis iii. Urethra iv.
Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation
Seminiferous tubules v. Vas deferens vi. Rete testis (a)
of A
vii. Ejaculatory duct
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct
(b)
(a) iv --> vi --> ii --> i --> vii --> v --> iii explanation of A

(b) iv --> vi --> i --> v--> ii --> iii --> vii (c) A is true but R is false
(c) iv --> i --> vii --> iii --> ii --> vi --> v (d) Both A and R are false statements

(d) iv --> vi --> i --> ii --> v --> vii --> iii 53. Read the following statements (assertion-A and reason-
R) and select the correct option.

A: Sex education in schools is necessary.

R: Sex education removes the myths related to sex.

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Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation (c) (ii) and (vi) only
(a)
of A
(d) Only (ii)
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct
(b) 57. Consider the following statement and select the option
explanation of A
stating which ones are true (T) and which ones are false
(c) A is true but R is false (F).
(d) Both A and R are false statements
(i) Cyclic menstruation is an indicator of normal
54. The given figure shows the diagrammatic representation reproductive phase which extends between menarche
of oogenesis. Identify the option which shows the correct and menopause.
label marked as 1, 2, 3 and 4. (ii) The ovum released by the ovary is trasnported to the
ampullary-isthmic junction where implantation takes
place.
(iii) Inner cell mass gets attached to the endometrium
during implantation.
(iv) No polar body is formed during spermatogenesis.

(a) (i) T, (ii) F, (iii) F, (iv) T

(b) (i) T, (ii) T, (iii) F, (iv) T
(c) (i) T, (ii) F, (iii) T, (iv) F
(d) (i) T, (ii) F, (iii) F, (iv) F
58. Which centriole of spermatozoa is required for first
cleavage?

(a) Proximal centriole

(b) Distal centriole
(c) Ring centriole
(d) Posterior centriole
59. Read the following statements about male reproductive
system and choose the incorrect statement(s) from the
(a) 1: Tertiary; 2: I; 3: Fertilization; 4: Primary oocyte given options:
(b) 1: Primary; 2: II; 3: Ovulation; 4: Secondary oocyte I. It is located in the pelvis region.
(c) 1: Secondary ; 2: II; 3: Fertilization; 4: Primary oocyte II. The testes are situated outside the abdominal cavity
within a pouch called scrotum.
(d) 1: Primary; 2: I; 3: Ovulation; 4: Secondary oocyte III. Each testis has about 350 testicular tubules.
IV. Penis, the male external genitalia is made up of
55. Spermatozoa, secondary oocyte,
special tissues to facilitate insemination.
spermatogonia, secondary spermatocyte, primary
spermatocyte, spermatid, polar body, primary oocyte,
oogonia. (a) I and III
How many of the above structures contain 46 (b) III and IV
chromosomes?
(c) I and IV
(a) Six (b) Four (d) Only III
(c) Nine (d) Seven
60. Read the following statements (assertion-A and reason-
56. Which of the following statement(s) is/are true for R) and select the correct option:
menstrual cycle?
A: Mons pubis is a cushion of fatty tissue covered by skin
(i) It occurs in females of all mammals. and pubic hair.
(ii) In human non-pregnant normal females, menstruation R: The labia majora are paired folds of tissue under the
is repeated at an average interval of about 28/29 days. labia minora.
(iii) In human beings, ovulation cycles ceases around 70
years of age; that is termed as menopause.
Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation
(iv) Lack of menstruation is always an indicator of (a)
of A
pregnancy.
(v) Menstruation only occurs if the released ovum is Both A and R are true but R is not the correct
fertilised. (b)
explanation of A
(vi) Menarche may also be due to stress, poor health.
(c) A is true but R is false
(a) (i), (iii), (iv), (v) and (vi) (d) Both A and R are false statements
(b) (iii), (iv) and (v) 61. Spermiation is the process in which:

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(a) Sperm heads become embedded in the sertoli cells The scrotum keeps the testes warmer, thus helping
(c)
it to promote the sperm formation
(b) Sperms are released from the epididymis
Sertoli cells are found in seminiferous tubules and
(c) Sperms are released from seminiferous tubule (d)
provide nutrition to germ cells
(d) Nebenkern is developed in sperms
68. Read the following statements (assertion-A and reason-
62. Which of the following is correct? R) and select the correct option.

India was the first country in the world to initiate A: A pregnant woman cannot concieve again during
(a) action plans and programmes at a national level to pregnancy.
attain total reproductive health as a social goal R: Corpus luteum secretes high level of progesterone and
estrogen during pregnancy which inhibits the secretion of
The 'family planning' programmes were initiated in gonadotropins and thereby prevent ovulation.
(b)
1951
'RCH-programme' deals with wider reproductive Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation
(c) (a)
health related issues of A
(d) All of the above Both A and R are true but R is not the correct
(b)
explanation of A
63. What induces the completion of the meiotic division of
the secondary oocyte? (c) A is true but R is false
(d) Both A and R are false statements
Contact of the sperm with the zona pellucida layer
(a) 69. The accompanying diagram shows the changes that take
of the ovum
place in the endometrium during a normal menstrual
The entry of the sperm into the cytoplasm of the cycle.
(b) ovum through the zona pellucida and the Identify the changes and select the correct option:
plasma membrane
(c) Entry of the sperm in the ampullary-isthmic junction
(d) Copulation
64. ZIFT is the transfer of:

(a) Embryo of more than 8 cells into the uterus

(b) Zygote into fallopian tube
(c) Ovum into the fallopian tube
(d) Ovum into the uterus
65. Sertoli cells are found in: (a) Ovlulation - I, Menstruation - II
(b) Ovlulation - I, Menstruation - III
(a) Ovaries and secrete progesterone
(c) Ovlulation - III, Menstruation - I
(b) Testes and secrete testosterone
(d) Ovlulation - II, Menstruation - IV
Seminiferous tubules and after
(c) spermiogenesis, sperm heads become embedded 70. Which of the following stages of syphilis is characterised
in them by a skin rash, fever and aches in the joints and muscles?

(d) Adrenal cortex and secrete adrenaline (a) Primary stage

66. Except for .........., other diseases are completely curable, (b) Secondary stage
if detected early and treated properly.
(c) Tertiary stage
(a) Hepatitis-A, genital herpes and HIV infections (d) Neurosyphilis stage
(b) Hepatitis-B, genital herpes and HIV infections 71. Sometimes the labor pains are less and uterine
(c) Hepatitis-B, syphilis and HIV infections contractions have to be induced. What do you think the
doctors inject to facilitate delivery?
(d) Trichomoniasis,, genital herpes and HIV infections
67. Which of the following is true regarding the male (a) Progesterone and estrogen hormones
reproductive system? (b) Oxytocin/Pitocin
(c) FSH and LH
(a) Sperms are diploid
(d) Relaxin
It includes testes, accessory ducts and glands, and
(b)
oviducts 72. A contraceptive pill that continuously inhibits the release
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Increase the production of estrogen and The mammary glands of the female undergo
(a)
progesterone by ovaries (d) differentiation during pregnancy and starts
producing milk in the initial months of pregnancy
(b) Initiate ovulation
78. Why cannot a woman get pregnant again during
Stimulate secretion of LH and FSH form the
(c) pregnancy?
posterior pituitary
Reduce the secretion of gonadotropins from the A woman ovulates during pregnancy, but the
(d)
anterior pituitary (a) oviducts are plugged with protective mucus to
73. Which of the following statements are correct? prevent sperm from entering

(i) Each seminiferous tubule is lined on its inside by two (b) High level of hCG in woman's body kills sperms
types of cells called male germ cells and Sertoli cells. A woman cannot have sexual intercourse during
(ii) Sertoli cells undergo meiotic divisions and provide (c) pregnancy due to the presence of a protective
nutrition to the germ cells. mucus plug that develops in the cervix
(iii) The region outside the seminiferous tubules called
interstitial spaces, contains interstitial cells for secretion High levels of estrogen and progesterone, secreted
of progesterone. by the corpus luteum or placenta during pregnancy,
(d)
(iv) Leydig cells synthesise and secrete testicular inhibit the secretion of gonadotropins and prevent
hormones called androgens. ovulation
(v) The male sex accessory ducts include epididymis and
79. In context of amniocentesis, which of the following
vas deferens among others.
statement is incorrect?
(vi) The seminiferous tubules of the testis open into the
vasa efferentia through rete testis.
(a) It is used for prenatal sex determination
(a) (ii), (iii), (iv) and (v) (b) It can be used for detection of Down's syndrome
(b) (i), (iv), (v) and (vi) (c) It can be used for detection of cleft palate
(c) (iii), (iv) and (v) It is usually done when a woman is between 14-16
(d)
weeks pregnant
(d) (iv) and (v)
80. Which of the following statements with regard to
74. MTP is considered safe for the first .......... weeks
embryonic development in humans is correct?
of pregnancy

(a) 10 (b) 15 (c) 8 (d) 12 Cleavage divisions bring about considerable

(a)
increase in the mass of protoplasm
75. Which of the following STDs is not caused by a
The embryo with 8 to 16 blasotmers is called
bacterium? (b)
morula

(a) Chlamydia With more cleavage divisions, the

(c) resultant blastomeres become larger by synthesis
(b) Gonorrhoea of protoplasm
(c) Syphilis Cleavage division results in a hollow ball of cells
(d)
(d) Genital Herpes called morula

76. Milk secreted from the cells of alveoli of mammary lobes 81. Trophoblast, is not involved in the formation of:
reaches nipple through various ducts such as Lactiferous
duct (L), Mammary duct (M), Mammary tubule (T) and (a) Protective and trophic membranes
Mammary ampulla (A). Idnetify the correct sequence of
(b) Foetal portion of placenta
flow of milk from alveoli to nipple:
(c) Body of developing embryo
(a) TMAL (b) MTLA
(d) Chorionic villi
(c) MTAL (d) ATML
82. The male accessory glands include:
77. Identify the incorrect statement from the following
options: A seminal vesicle, paired prostate and paired
(a)
bulbourethral glands
Parturition is induced by a complex neuroendocrine Paired seminal vesicles, a prostate and paired
(a) (b)
mechanism bulbourethral glands
Oxytocin acts on the uterine muscles and causes Paired seminal vesicles, paired prostate and a
(b) stronger uterine contractions, which in turn (c)
bulbourethral gland
stimulates further secretion of oxytocin
Paired seminal vesicles, paired testes and paired
The stimulatory reflex between the uterine (d)
bulbourethral glands
(c) contraction and oxytocin secretion continues
resulting in stronger and stronger contractions 83. The embedding of blastocyst in the endometrium of
uterus is called:

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(a) Pregnancy 88. Read the following statements (assertion-A and reason-
R) and select the correct option.
(b) Lactation
A: Nearly 45-50 million MTPs are performed in a year all
(c) Embryogenesis
over the world.
(d) Implantation R: MTPs account for 1/5th of the total number of
84. Which one of the following is incorrect match? concieved pregnancies in a year.

Myometrium : Exhibits strong contractions during Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation
(a) (a)
delivery of the baby of A

Endometrium : Undergoes cyclical changes during Both A and R are true but R is not the correct
(b) (b)
menstrual cycle explanation of A

(c) Perimetrium : Serosa of uterus (c) A is true but R is false

(d) Uterus : Birth canal (d) Both A and R are false statements

85. Which of the following statement is incorrect regarding 89. Which of the following causative agents of STDs can
implants? cross the placenta?

(a) They are used by both males and females (a) Hepatitis-B

(b) These are placed under the skin (b) HIV

(c) They contain progestogens or combinations of pills (c) Syphilis

They are effective for longer period as compared to (d) All of these
(d)
pills 90. Which of the following is a correct statement?
86. Statement I: LH acts on the Sertoli cells and stimulates
secretion of some factors which help in the process of (a) IUDs suppress gametogenesis
spermiogenesis.
(b) IUDs prevent sperm entry into uterus
Statement II: FSH acts at the Leydig cells and stimulates
sythesis and secretion of androgens. Androgens, in turn, (c) IUDs are generally inserted by the user herself
stimulate the process of spermatogenesis.
(d) IUDs increase phagocytosis of sperms in the uterus
(a) Both statements are correct 91. What happens during fertilisation in humans after many
sperms reach close to the ovum?
(b) Statement I is correct and II is incorrect
(c) Statement I is incorrect and II is correct Cells of corona radiata trap all the sperms except
(a)
one
(d) Both statements are incorrect
Only two sperms nearest the ovum penetrate zona
87. The given figure represents locations in human female (b)
pellucida
reproductive system that are affected by different birth
control measures. Identify them and select the correct Secretions of acrosome help one sperm to enter
(c)
option. into the cytoplasm of ovum through zona pellucida
All sperms except the one nearest to the ovum lose
(d)
their tails
92. Which of the following can be termed as milk ejecting
hormone?

(a) Prolactin
(b) Oestrogen
(c) Progesterone
(d) Oxytocin
93. In uterus, endometrium proliferates in response to
I - Copper T, II - Birth control pills, III - Tubectomy, IV
(a)
- Condom (a) Relaxin
I - Birth control pills, II - Copper T, III - Tubectomy, IV (b) Oxytocin
(b)
- Diphragm pills
(c) Progesterone
I - Birth control pills, II - Diphragm, III - Ovariectomy,
(c) (d) Estrogen
IV - Copper T pills
I - Copper T , II - Birth control pills, III - Ovariectomy,
(d)
IV - Diphragm

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94. Read the following statements (assertion-A and reason- 99. Each seminiferous tubule is lined on its inside by ..........
R) and select the correct option. and ..........

A: The inner cell mass of blastocyst differentiates into (a) Spermatogonia and Sertoli cells
outer and inner layer just before implantation.
R: The outer layer of blastocyst forms the embryo. (b) Cilia and mucus glands
(c) Stratified epithelium and cilia
Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation
(a) (d) Glandular cells and microvilli
of A
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct 100. The hormone commonly used to test pregnancy is
(b)
explanation of A
(a) LH
(c) A is true but R is false
(b) FSH
(d) Both A and R are false statements
(c) hCG
95. Read the following statements (assertion-A and reason-
R) and select the correct option: (d) Estrogen

A: FSH acts upon ovarian follicles in females and Leydig

cells in males.
R: Growing ovarian follicles secrete estrogen in females
while interstitial cells secrete androgens in male human
beings.

Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation

(a)
of A
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct
(b)
explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true
96. Match Column-I with Column-II and choose the correct
option from the codes given below:

(a) A - (i), B - (ii), C - (iv), D - (iii)

(b) A - (ii), B - (i), C - (iii), D - (iv)
(c) A - (ii), B - (i), C - (iv), D - (iii)
(d) A - (iii), B - (ii), C - (iv), D - (i)
97. Choose the incorrect match from the following

(a) Oestrogen - Steroid

(b) Relaxin - Steroid
(c) Progesterone - Steroid
(d) Inhibin - Protein
98. Which of the following sexually transmitted diseases do
not specially affect reproductive organs?

(a) Genital herpes and AIDS

(b) Genital warts and Hepatitis-B
(c) Syphilis and Genital herpes
(d) AIDS and Hepatitis B

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