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Prachand NEET 2025
Zoology
Locomotion & Movement DPP : 01
Q1 Read the given statements and identify the correct Name the ion responsible for unmasking of active
statement w.r.t. ciliary movement. sites for myosin for cross-bridge activity during
(A) It aids in the passage of ova through the female muscle contraction.
reproductive system. (A) Calcium (B) Magnesium
(B) Dust particles that are inhaled together with the (C) Sodium (D) Potassium
atmospheric air are removed by the uncoordinated
Q5 The figure given below depicts a part of the
motions of cilia in the trachea.
contractile protein of our muscle. In which one of the
(C) Only the minority of our internal tubular organs
options given below is the one part, A, B, C, or D,
which are lined by ciliated epithelium, exhibit
correctly identified ?
ciliary movement.
(D) Both (B) and (C)
Q2 Compared to visceral muscle fibres, skeletal muscle
(A) A: Cross arm
fibres has one of the following characteristic:
(B) B: ADP binding sites
(A) helps food to move through the digestive tract.
(C) C: Actin binding sites
(B) involved in locomotory actions and changes of
(D) D: Short arm
body postures.
(C) striated in appearance and involuntary in nature. Q6 Sliding filament theory can be best explained as:
(D) located in the inner walls of hollow visceral (A) actin and myosin filaments shorten and slide pass
organs of the body. each other.
(B) when myofilaments slide pass each other, myosin
Q3 Given below are two statements:
filaments shorten while actin filaments do not
Statement I: Leucocytes in blood exhibit amoeboid
shorten at all.
movement.
(C) actin and myosin filaments do not shorten but
Statement II: Muscle is a specialised tissue of
rather slide pass each other.
ectodermal origin.
(D) when myofilaments slide pass each other actin
In the light of the above statements, choose the most
filaments shorten while myosin filaments do not
appropriate answer from the options given below:
shorten.
(A) Statement I is correct but Statement II is
incorrect. Q7 Red muscle fibres:
(B) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is (A) contain less quantity of myoglobin.
correct. (B) possess high amount of sarcoplasmic reticulum.
(C) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct. (C) only depend on anaerobic process for energy.
(D) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect. (D) can utilise the large amount of oxygen for ATP
production due to plenty of mitochondria.
Q4
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Q8 How many structures in the box are included in the Q14 Which of the following joints is present between 1st
skull? and 2nd vertebrae of vertebral column?
Lacrimal, Sternum, Sphenoid, (A) Ball and socket joint
Lumbar, Temporal, Radius, (B) Pivot joint
Maxilla, Mandible (C) Gliding joint
(A) 4 (B) 3 (D) Saddle joint
(C) 2 (D) 5
Q15 The presence of a cavity filled with synovial fluid
Q9 Which of the following joints connects the between the articulating surfaces of the two bones
neighbouring vertebrae? defines X. Identify X.
(A) Pivot joint (A) Synovial joints
(B) Fibrous joint (B) Fibrous joints
(C) Cartilaginous joint (C) Cartilaginous joints
(D) Gliding joint (D) All of these
Q10 Select the correct option. Q16 Given below are two statements:
(A) There are 14 pairs of ribs. Statement I: The light bands contain myosin.
(B) There are three pairs of vertebrochondral and two Statement II: Each muscle bundle contains a number
pairs of floating ribs. of muscle fibres.
(C) 8th, 9th and 10th pairs of ribs articulate directly In the light of the above statements, choose the most
with the sternum. appropriate answer from the options given below:
(D) 11th and 12th pairs of ribs are connected to the (A) Statement I is correct but Statement II is
sternum with the help of hyaline cartilage. incorrect.
(B) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
Q11 In the human skeleton, the number of bones in (C) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
forelimbs are: (D) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
(A) 20 (B) 60
(C) 30 (D) 50 Q17 Read the following statements (I-IV).
I. Scapula is a large triangular flat bone situated in the
Q12 Ischium bone is a structural constituent of: dorsal part of the thorax.
(A) pectoral girdle. II. Scapula is situated between the second and the
(B) coxal bone. ninth ribs.
(C) axial skeleton. III. A cup shaped bone called patella cover the knee
(D) lower limbs. dorsally.
IV. A single U-shaped bone called hyoid is present at
Q13 Pick the incorrect response after carefully reading the
the base of the buccal cavity.
statements below regarding joints.
Which of the above statements are incorrect?
(A) Joints are not essential for all types of movements
(A) II and III only
involving the bony parts of the body.
(B) I and IV only
(B) Joints serve as a fulcrum for movement carried
(C) II, III, and IV only
out by muscle.
(D) I, III, and IV only
(C) Points of contact between bones or between bones
and cartilage are known as joints. Q18 Choose the correct pair.
(D) Joints have been classified into three major (A) Muscular dystrophy: Age related degeneration of
structural forms. smooth muscle.
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(B) Osteoporosis: Decrease in bone mass and higher (B) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
chance of fractures with advancing age. (C) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
(C) Myasthenia gravis: Auto immune disorder (D) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
affecting neurons only.
Q23 Given below are two statements: one is labelled as
(D) Gout: Inflammation of joints due to extra
Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R:
deposition of calcium.
Assertion (A): Each vertebra has a peripheral hollow
Q19 During muscle contraction, the cross arm that forms portion (neural canal).
the cross-bridge is formed by? Reason (R): The spinal cord passes through neural
(A) Heavy meromyosin canal.
(B) Light meromyosin In the light of the above statements, choose the
(C) Troponin correct answer from the options given below:
(D) Both (A) and (B) (A) A is true but R is false.
(B) A is false but R is true.
Q20 Find out the correct number of cranial bones, facial
(C) Both A and R are true and R is the correct
bones, hyoid bone and middle ear bones, respectively.
explanation of A.
(A) 14, 8, 1 and 3 (B) 3, 8, 14 and 1
(D) Both A and R are true and R is not the correct
(C) 14, 8, 3 and 1 (D) 8, 14, 1 and 3
explanation of A.
Q21 Given below are two statements: one is labelled as
Q24 Read the following statements (I-IV).
Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R:
I. Synovial joints allows considerable movement.
Assertion (A): All locomotions are movements, but
II. Cartilaginous joints permits limited movements.
all movements are not locomotion.
III. Fibrous joints allow any movement.
Reason (R): Locomotion is the displacement of a
IV. Tetany is rapid spasms in muscle.
body from one place to another whereas movement
Which of the above statements are correct?
can happen with or without moving away from an
(A) III and IV only
organism’s original position.
In the light of the above statements, choose the
(B) I and III only
correct answer from the options given below:
(C) II and III only
(A) A is true but R is false.
(D) I, II and IV only
(B) A is false but R is true.
(C) Both A and R are true and R is the correct Q25 Given below are two statements: one is labelled as
explanation of A. Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R:
(D) Both A and R are true and R is not the correct Assertion (A): The pubic symphysis is formed when
explanation of A. the two halves of the pelvic girdle meet ventrally.
Reason (R): Pubic symphysis consist of fibrous
Q22 Given below are two statements:
cartilaginous tissue.
Statement I: ‘H’ zone is the central part of thick
In the light of the above statements, choose the
filament, not overlapped by thin filaments.
correct answer from the options given below:
Statement II: The region between two successive Z
(A) A is true but R is false.
lines in a myofibril is a contractile unit
(B) A is false but R is true.
called a sarcomere.
(C) Both A and R are true and R is the correct
In the light of the above statements, choose the most
explanation of A.
appropriate answer from the options given below:
(D) Both A and R are true and R is not the correct
(A) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
explanation of A.
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Q26 Match List-I with List-II. In the light of the above statements, choose the most
List-I List-II appropriate answer from the options given below:
(A) Neurotransmitter (I) Striated (A) Statement I is correct but Statement II is
incorrect.
Acetyl
(B) Cardiac muscles (II) (B) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
choline
(C) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
Retain the
(D) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
length
(C) I bands (III) during Q29 Match List-I with List-II.
muscle List-I List-II
contraction.
Ball and
Gets (A) socket (I) Knee joints
reduced joint
(D) A bands (IV) during
Saddle Between the
muscle (B) (II)
joint carpals
contraction.
Between carpal
Choose the correct answer from the options given Hinge
(C) (III) and metacarpal of
below: joint
thumb
(A) A -I, B -III, C-II, D-IV
Gliding Between humerus
(B) A-I, B-IV, C -II, D -III (D) (IV)
joint and pectoral girdle
(C) A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
Choose the correct answer from the options given
(D) A-II, B-I, C-III, D -IV
below:
Q27 Match List-I with List-II. (A) A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I
List-I List-II (B) A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
(A) Axial skeleton (I) 16 bones (C) A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
(B) Carpals (II) 80 bones (D) A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
(C) Vertebral column (III) 14 bones Q30 Read the following statements (I-IV).
(D) Tarsals (IV) 26 bones I. Bone and cartilage are specialised connective
Choose the correct answer from the options given tissues.
below: II. The number of cervical vertebrae are seven in
(A) A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I almost all mammals including human beings.
(B) A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III III. Ribs has three articulation surfaces on its dorsal
(C) A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I end.
(D) A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I IV. Sternum is a flat bone on the ventral midline of
thorax.
Q28 Given below are two statements:
Which of the above statements are correct?
Statement I: Each ‘G’ (Globular) actin is a polymer
(A) I, II and IV only
of monomeric ‘F’ (filamentous) actins.
(B) I, III and IV only
Statement II: Tropomyosin is distributed at regular
(C) II and IV only
intervals on the troponin.
(D) III and IV only
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Answer Key
Q1 (A) Q16 (B)
Q2 (B) Q17 (A)
Q3 (A) Q18 (B)
Q4 (A) Q19 (A)
Q5 (C) Q20 (D)
Q6 (C) Q21 (C)
Q7 (D) Q22 (C)
Q8 (D) Q23 (B)
Q9 (C) Q24 (D)
Q10 (B) Q25 (D)
Q11 (B) Q26 (C)
Q12 (B) Q27 (B)
Q13 (A) Q28 (D)
Q14 (B) Q29 (D)
Q15 (A) Q30 (A)
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Hints & Solutions
Q1 Text Solution: (C)
(A) Sliding filament theory can be best explained as actin
and myosin filaments do not shorten but rather slide
The coordinated movements of cilia in the trachea
pass each other.
remove dust particles that are inhaled with
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atmospheric air
Most internal tubular organs in the human body Q7 Text Solution:
that are lined with ciliated epithelium exhibit (D)
ciliary movement. Myoglobin content is high in Red muscle fibres.
[New NCERT Class 11th Page no.- 218] Red muscle fibers have less sarcoplasmic
reticulum.
Q2 Text Solution:
These muscles also contain plenty of mitochondria
(B)
which can utilise the large amount of oxygen
Skeletal muscle fibers are:
stored in them for ATP production
striated in appearance. These muscles are aerobic muscles.
under voluntary control.
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involved in locomotory actions.
changes of body postures. Q8 Text Solution:
(D)
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Q3 Text Solution:
(A)
Muscle is a specialised tissue of mesodermal origin.
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Q4 Text Solution:
(A)
Calicum ions are responsible for unmasking active
sites for myosin during muscle contraction.
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Q5 Text Solution:
(C) [New NCERT Class 11th Page no.- 224]
The globular head is an active ATPase enzyme and
Q9 Text Solution:
has binding sites for ATP and active sites for actin.
(C)
Cartilaginous joints connect neighboring vertebrae
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Q10 Text Solution:
(B)
[New NCERT Class 11th Page no.-221] There are 12 pairs of ribs.
Q6 Text Solution: The 8th, 9th, and 10th pairs of ribs do not articulate
directly with the sternum but join the seventh rib
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with the help of hyaline cartilage. A cup shaped bone called patella cover the knee
th th
The last 2 pairs (11 and 12 ) of ribs are not ventrally.
connected ventrally and they are called floating Scapula is situated between the second and
ribs. the seventh ribs.
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Q18 Text Solution:
Q11 Text Solution:
(B)
(B)
Muscular dystrophy: Progressive degeneration of
Each limb is made of 30 bones.
skeletal muscle mostly due to genetic disorder.
In humans, total number of bones in forelimbs are
Osteoporosis: Decrease in bone mass and higher
60.
chance of fractures with advancing age.
[New NCERT Class 11th Page no.-225] Myasthenia gravis: Autoimmune disorder
Q12 Text Solution: affecting neuromuscular junction leading to
(B) fatigue, weakening, and paralysis of skeletal
The ilium, ischium, and pubis fuse together to form muscle.
the coxal bone. Gout: Inflammation of joints due to accumulation
[New NCERT Class 11th Page no.-226] of uric acid crystals.
Q13 Text Solution: [New NCERT Class 11th Page no.- 227]
(A) Q19 Text Solution:
Joints are essential for all types of movements (A)
involving the bony parts of the body. The cross arm that forms the cross-bridge during
[New NCERT Class 11th Page no.- 226] muscle contraction is formed by heavy meromyosin
Q14 Text Solution: (HMM).
(B) [New NCERT Class 11th Page no.-221]
The joint present between 1st and 2nd vertebra of the Q20 Text Solution:
vertebral column is the pivot joint (between the atlas (D)
and axis). The number of cranial bones, facial bones, hyoid
[New NCERT Class 11th Page no.- 227] bone, and middle ear bones are 8, 14, 1, 3 ,
Q15 Text Solution: respectively.
(A) [New NCERT Class 11th Page no.-224]
Synovial joints are characterised by the presence of a Q21 Text Solution:
fluid-filled synovial cavity between the articulating (C)
surfaces of the two bones. Here X is synovial joint.
[New NCERT Class 11th Page no.- 227] All locomotions are movements but all movements
are not locomotion.
Q16 Text Solution:
Locomotion is the displacement of a body from
(B)
one place to another whereas movement can
The light bands contain actin.
happen with or without moving away from an
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organism's original position.
Q17 Text Solution:
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(A)
Q22 Text Solution:
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(C) [New NCERT Class 11th Page no.-219, 222]
‘H’ zone is the central part of thick filament, not Q27 Text Solution:
overlapped by thin filaments. (B)
The region between two successive Z lines in a Axial skeleton 80 bones
myofibril is a contractile unit called a sarcomere. Carpals 16 bones
[New NCERT Class 11th Page no.-220] Vertebral column 26 bones
Tarsals 14 bones
Q23 Text Solution:
(B) [New NCERT Class 11th Page no.-224, 225, 226]
Each vertebra has a central hollow portion (neural Q28 Text Solution:
canal) through which the spinal cord passes. (D)
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Each ‘F’ (filamentous) actin is a polymer of
Q24 Text Solution: monomeric ‘G’ (Globular) actins.
(D) Troponin is distributed at regular intervals on the
Fibrous joints do not allow any movement. tropomyosin.
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[New NCERT Class 11th Page no.-221]
Q25 Text Solution:
Q29 Text Solution:
(D)
(D)
The two halves of the pelvic girdle meet ventrally to
Between
form the pubic symphysis containing fibrous cartilage. Ball and socket
humerus and
[New NCERT Class 11th Page no.-226] joint
pectoral girdle
Q26 Text Solution:
Between carpal
(C)
Saddle joint and metacarpal
Acetyl of thumb
Neurotransmitter
choline
Hinge joint Knee joints
Cardiac muscles Striated
Between the
Gets reduced Gliding joint
carpals
during
I bands [New NCERT Class 11th Page no.-227]
muscle
contraction. Q30 Text Solution:
(A)
Retain the
Ribs has two articulation surfaces on its dorsal end.
length
[New NCERT Class 11th Page no.-225]
A bands during
muscle
contraction.
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