Biology
Human Reproduction
1. Given below are two statements: one is 3. Given below are two statements :
labelled as Assertion A and the other is Statement I: The presence or absence of
labelled as Reason R: hymen is not a reliable indicator of
Assertion A: Breast-feeding during virginity.
initial period of infant growth is Statement II: The hymen is torn during
recommended by doctors for bringing a the first coitus only. (2024)
healthy baby. In the light of the above statements,
Reason R: Colostrum contains several choose the correct answer from the
antibodies absolutely essential to options given below :
develop resistance for the new born baby. (a) Both Statement I and Statement II
In the light of the above statements, are false
choose the most appropriate answer (b) Statement I is true but Statement
from the options given below: (2024) II is false
(a) Both A and R are correct but R is (c) Statement I is false but Statement
NOT the correct explanation of A. II is true
(b) A is correct but R is not correct. (d) Both Statement I and Statement II
(c) A is not correct but R is correct. are true
(d) Both A and R are correct and R is the 4. Which of the following is not a
correct explanation of A. component of Fallopian tube? (2024)
2. Identify the correct option (A), (B), (C), (D) (a) Isthmus (b) Infundibulum
with respect to spermatogenesis. (2024) (c) Ampulla (d) Uterine fundus
5. Given below are two statements : one is
labelled as Assertion A and the other is
labelled as Reason R :
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 being. In the light of the
(a) ICSH, Interstitial cells, Leydig
above statements, choose the correct
cells, spermiogenesis.
answer from the options given below :
(b) FSH, Sertoli cells, Leydig cells,
(2024)
spermatogenesis.
(a) Both A and R are true but R is NOT
(c) ICSH, Leydig cells, Sertoli cells,
the correct explanation of A.
spermatogenesis.
(b) A is true but R is false
(d) FSH, Leydig cells, Sertoli cells,
(c) A is false but R is true
Spermiogenesis
(d) Both A and R are true and R is the
correct explanation of A
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6. Which of the following statements are (a) Both Statement I and Statement II are
correct regarding female reproductive false.
cycle? (b) Statement I is correct but Statement
A. In non-primate mammals cyclical II is false.
changes during reproduction are (c) Statement I is incorrect but Statement
called oestrus cycle. II is true.
B. First menstrual cycle begins at (d) Both Statement I and Statement II are
puberty is called menopause. true.
C. Lack of menstruation may be 9. How many secondary spermatocytes are
indicative of pregnancy. required to form 400 million
D. Cyclic menstruation extends between spermatozoa? (2022)
menarche and menopause. (a) 400 million
Choose the most appropriate answer (b) 50 million
from the options given below: (2023) (c) 100 million
(a) A and B only (d) 200 million
(b) A, B and C only 10. Arrange the components of mammary
(c) A, C and D only gland. (from proximal to distal). (2022)
(d) A and D only A. Mammary duct
7. Given below are two statements: one is B. Lactiferous duct
labelled as Assertion and the other is C. Alveoli
labelled as Reason R. D. Mammary ampulla
Assertion A: Endometrium is necessary E. Mammary tubules
for implantation of blastocyst. Choose the most appropriate answer
Reason R: In the absence of fertilization, from the options given below:
the corpus luteum degenerates that (a) E C D B A
causes disintegration of endometrium. (b) C A D E B
In the light of the above statements, (c) B C E D A
choose the correct answer from the
(d) C E A D B
options given below: (2023)
11. Given below are two statements: one is
(a) Both A and R are true but R is NOT
labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is
the correct explanation of A.
labelled as Reason (R).
(b) A is true but R is false.
Assertion (A): During pregnancy the
(c) A is false but R is true.
level of thyroxine is increased in the
(d) Both A and R are true and R is the maternal blood.
correct explanation of A. Reason (R): Pregnancy is characterized
8. Given below are two statements: by metabolic changes in the mother.
Statement I : Vas deferens receives a In the light of the above statements,
duct from seminal vesicle and opens into choose the most appropriate answer
urethra as the ejaculatory duct. from the options given below: (2022)
Statement II : The cavity of the cervix is (a) (A) is not correct but (R) is correct
called cervical canal which along with
(b) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is
vagina forms birth canal.
the correct explanation of (A)
In the light of the above statements,
(c) Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is
choose the correct answer from the
not the correct explanation of (A)
options given below: (2023)
(d) (A) is correct but (R) is not correct
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12. Which of the following statements are 15. Receptors for sperm binding in mammals
true for spermatogenesis but do not hold are present on (2021)
true for Oogenesis? (2022) (a) Vitelline membrane
A. It results in the formation of haploid (b) Perivitelline space
gametes. (c) Zona pellucida
B. Differentiation of gamete occurs after (d) Corona radiata
the completion of meiosis. 16. Which of these is not an important
C. Meiosis occurs continuously in a component of initiation of parturition in
mitotically dividing stem cell humans? (2021, 2015)
population. (a) Synthesis of prostaglandins
D. It is controlled by the Luteinising (b) Release of Oxytocin
Hormone (LH) and Follicle (c) Release of Prolactin
Stimulating Hormone (FSH) secreted (d) Increase in estrogen and progesterone
by the anterior pituitary. Ratio
E. It is initiated at puberty. 17. Which of the following secretes the
Choose the most appropriate answer hormone, relaxin during the later phase
from the options given below: of pregnancy? (2021)
(a) C and D only (a) Corpus luteum
(b) B and C only (b) Foetus
(c) B, D and E only (c) Uterus
(d) B, C and E only (d) Graafian follicle
13. Given below are two statements: (2022) 18. Which of the following hormone levels
Statement I : The release of sperms into will cause release of ovum (ovulation)
the seminiferous tubules is called from the graffian follicle? (2020)
spermiation. (a) High concentration of Progesterone
Statement II : Spermiogenesis is the (b) Low concentration of LH
process of formation of sperms from (c) Low concentration of FSH
spermatogonia. (d) High concentration of Estrogen
In the light of the above statements, 19. Meiotic division of the secondary oocyte
choose the most appropriate answer is completed (2020)
from the options given below: (a) At the time of copulation
(a) Both Statement I and Statement II are (b) After zygote formation
correct (c) At the time of fusion of a sperm with
(b) Both Statement I and Statement II are an ovum
incorrect (d) Prior to ovulation
(c) Statement I is correct but Statement 20. Match the following columns and select
II is incorrect the correct option (2020)
(d) Statement I is incorrect but Statement Column - I Column - II
II is correct 1. Placenta (i) Androgens
2. Zona (ii) Human
14. At which stage of life the oogenesis
pellucida chorionic
process is initiated? (2022) gonadotropin
(a) Puberty (hCG)
(b) Embryonic development stage 3. Bulbo- (iii) Layer of the
(c) Birth urethral ovum
(d) Adult glands
4. Leydig (iv) Lubrication of
cells the penis
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1 2 3 4 (c) Before entry of sperm into ovum
(a) (i) (iv) (ii) (iii) (d) Simultaneously with first cleavage
(b) (iii) (ii) (iv) (i) 25. Hormones secreted by the placenta to
(c) (ii) (iii) (iv) (i) maintain pregnancy are (2018, 2016)
(d) (iv) (iii) (i) (ii) (a) hCG, hPL, progestogens, prolactin
21. In human beings, at the end of 12 weeks (b) hCG, hPL, estrogens, relaxin, oxytocin
(first trimester) of pregnancy, the (c) hCG, hPL, progestogens, estrogens
following is observed (d) hCG, progestogens, estrogens,
(2020 Covid Re-NEET) Glucocorticoids
(a) Most of the major organ systems are 26. The difference between spermiogenesis
formed and spermiation is (2018)
(b) The head is covered with fine hair (a) In spermiogenesis, spermatids are
(c) Movement of the foetus formed, while in spermiation,
(d) Eyelids and eyelashes are formed spermatozoa are formed
22. Select the correct option of haploid cells (b) In spermiogenesis, spermatozoa are
from the following groups formed, while in spermiation,
(2020 Covid Re-NEET) spermatids are formed
(a) Secondary spermatocyte, First polar (c) In spermiogenesis, spermatozoa from
body, Ovum sertoli cells are released into the
(b) Spermatogonia, Primary cavity of seminiferous tubules, while
spermatocyte, Spermatid in spermiation, spermatozoa are
(c) Primary spermatocyte, Secondary formed
spermatocyte, Second polar body (d) In spermiogenesis, spermatozoa are
(d) Primary oocyte, Secondary oocyte, formed, while in spermiation,
Spermatid spermatozoa are released from Sertoli
23. Select the correct sequence for transport cells into the cavity of seminiferous
of sperm cells in male reproductive tubules
system (2020, 2016 Covid Re-NEET) 27. The amnion of mammalian embryo is
(a) Testis → Epididymis → Vasa derived from (2018)
efferentia → (a) Ectoderm and mesoderm
Rete testis → Inguinal canal → (b) Endoderm and mesoderm
Urethra (c) Mesoderm and trophoblast
(b) Seminiferous tubules → Rete testis → (d) Ectoderm and endoderm
Vasa efferentia → Epididymis → Vas 28. Match the items given in Column I with
deferens → Ejaculatory duct → those in Column II and select the correct
Urethra → Urethral meatus option given below (2018)
(c) Seminiferous tubules → Vasa Column I Column II
efferentia → Epididymis → Inguinal A. Proliferative i. Breakdown
canal → Urethra Phase of
(d) Testis → Epididymis → Vasa endometrial
lining
efferentia → Vas deferens →
B. Secretory ii. Follicular
Ejaculatory duct → Inguinal canal →
Phase Phase
Urethra → Urethral meatus C. Menstruation iii. Luteal
24. Extrusion of second polar body from egg Phase
nucleus occurs (2019) (a) A-iii B-ii C-i (b) A-i B-iii C-ii
(a) After entry of sperm but before (c) A-ii B-iii C-i (d) A-iii B-i C-ii
fertilisation
(b) After fertilisation
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29. A temporary endocrine gland in the 34. Select the incorrect statement (2016-I)
human body is (2017) (a) FSH stimulates the sertoli cells which
(a) Pineal gland help in spermiogenesis
(b) Corpus cardiacum (b) LH triggers ovulation in ovary
(c) Corpus luteum (c) LH and FSH decrease gradually
(d) Corpus allatum during the follicular phase
30. Capacitation occurs in (2017) (d) LH triggers secretion of androgens
(a) Rete testis from the Leydig cells
(b) Epididymis 35. Fertilisation in humans is practically
(c) Vas deferens feasible only if (2016-I)
(d) Female Reproductive tract (a) The sperms are transported into
31. Match Column-I with Column-II and vagina just after the release of ovum
select the correct option using the codes in fallopian tube
given below (2016-II) (b) The ovum and sperms are transported
Column I Column II simultaneously to ampullary -
A. Mons pubis i. Embryo isthmic junction of the fallopian tube
formation (c) The ovum and sperms are transported
B. Antrum ii. Sperm simultaneously to ampullary -
C. Trophectoderm iii. Female isthmic junction of the cervix
external (d) The sperms are transported into
genitalia cervix within 48 hrs of release of
D. Nebenkern iv. Graafian ovum in uterus
follicle 36. The shared terminal duct of the
(a) A-iii B-i C-iv D-ii reproductive and urinary system in the
(b) A-i B-iv C-iii D-ii human male is (2015-14)
(c) A-iii B-iv C-ii D-i (a) Urethra
(d) A-iii B-iv C-i D-ii (b) Ureter
32. Identify the correct statement on inhibin (c) Vas deferens
(2016-II) (d) Vasa efferentia
(a) Inhibits the secretion of LH, FSH and 37. Capacitation refers to changes in the
Prolactin (2015)
(b) Is produced by granulosa cells in (a) Ovum after fertilisation
ovary and inhibits the secretion of (b) Sperm after fertilisation
FSH (c) Sperm before fertilisation
(c) Is produced by granulosa cells in (d) Ovum before fertilisation
ovary and inhibits the secretion of LH 38. Which of the following cells during
(d) Is produced by nurse cells in testes gametogenesis is normally diploid?
and inhibits the secretion of LH (2015)
33. Changes in GnRH pulse frequency in (a) Spermatogonia
females is controlled by circulating levels (b) Secondary polar body
of (2016-I) (c) Primary polar body
(a) Estrogen and progesterone (d) Spermatid
(b) Estrogen and inhibin 39. In human females, meiosis-II in not
(c) Progesterone only complete until (2015 Re)
(d) Progesterone and inhibin (a) Fertilisation
(b) Uterine implantation
(c) Birth
(d) Puberty
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40. Which of the following layers in an antral 43. The main function of mammalian corpus
follicle is acelluar? (2015 Re) luteum is to produce (2014)
(a) Theca interna (a) Relaxin only
(b) Stroma (b) Estrogen only
(c) Zona pellucida (c) Progesterone
(d) Granulosa (d) Human chorionic gonadotropin
41. Which of the following events is not 44. What is the correct sequence of sperm
associated with ovulation in human formation? (2013)
female? (2015 Re) (a) Spermatogonia, Spermatocyte,
(a) Full development of Graafian follicle Spermatid, Spermatozoa
(b) Release of secondary oocyte (b) Spermatid, Spermatocyte,
(c) LH surge Spermatogonia, Spermatozoa
(d) Decrease in estradiol (c) Spermatogonia, Spermatocyte,
42. Select the correct option describing Spermatozoa, Spermatid
gonadotropin activity in a normal (d) Spermatogonia, Spermatozoa,
pregnant female (2014) Spermatocyte, Spermatid
(a) High level of hCG stimulates the 45. Menstrual flow occurs due to lack of
thickening of endometrium (2013)
(b) High level of FSH and LH stimulates (a) Vasopressin
the thickening of endometrium (b) Progesterone
(c) High level of FSH and LH facilitate (c) FSH
implantation of the embryo (d) Oxytocin
(d) High level of hCG stimulates the
synthesis of estrogen and
progesterone
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