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NEET Biology Previous Year Questions - 2024

Identify the set of correct statements:

A. The flowers of Vallisneria are colourful and produce nectar.
B. The flowers of water lily are not pollinated by water.
C. In most of water-pollinated species, the pollen grains are protected from wetting.
D. Pollen grains of some hydrophytes are long and ribbon like.
E. In some hydrophytes, the pollen grains are carried passively inside water.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

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  • B, C, D and E only
  • A, C, D and E only
  • C, D and E only
  • A, B, C and D only
  • Correct Option: A  [ B, C, D and E only ]

    Remark:

The type of conservation in which the threatened species are taken out from their natural habitat and placed in special setting where they can be protected and given special care is called:

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  • Biodiversity conservation
  • in-situ conservation
  • Sustainable development
  • Semi-conservative method
  • Correct Option: A  [ Biodiversity conservation ]

    Remark:

Bulliform cells are responsible for:

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  • Protecting the plant from salt stress.
  • Inward curling of leaves in monocots.
  • Providing large spaces for storage of sugars.
  • Increased photosynthesis in monocots.
  • Correct Option: B  [ Inward curling of leaves in monocots. ]

    Remark: Explanation NCERT PAGE NO. 94

Formation of interfascicular cambium from fully developed parenchyma cells is an example for:

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  • Redifferentiation
  • Differentiation
  • Maturation
  • Dedifferentiation
  • Correct Option: D  [ Dedifferentiation ]

    Remark: Explanation: NCERT Page no. 245

Hind II always cuts DNA molecules at a particular point called recognition sequence and it consists of:

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  • 6 bp
  • 8 bp
  • 10 bp
  • 4 bp
  • Correct Option: A  [ 6 bp ]

    Remark: Explanation: NCERT Page No.195

Tropical regions show greatest level of species richness because:

A. Tropical latitudes have remained relatively undisturbed for millions of years, hence more time was available for species diversification.
B. Tropical environments are more seasonal.
C. More solar energy is available in tropics.
D. Constant environments promote niche specialization.
E. Tropical environments are constant and predictable.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

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  • A and B only
  • A, C, D and E only
  • A, B and D only
  • A, B and E only
  • Correct Option: B  [ A, C, D and E only ]

    Remark: Explanation: NCERT Page no.261-262

How many molecules of ATP and NADPH are required for every molecule of CO₂ fixed in the Calvin cycle?

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  • 2 molecules of ATP and 2 molecules of NADPH
  • 2 molecules of ATP and 3 molecules of NADPH
  • 3 molecules of ATP and 2 molecules of NADPH
  • 3 molecules of ATP and 3 molecules of NADPH
  • Correct Option: C  [ 3 molecules of ATP and 2 molecules of NADPH ]

    Remark: Explanation: NCERT Page. 145 (Topic: 11.7.2 The Calvin Cycle)

These are regarded as major causes of biodiversity loss:

A. Over exploitation
B. Co-extinction
C. Mutation
D. Habitat loss and fragmentation
E. Migration

Choose the correct option:

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  • A, B, C and D only
  • A, C and D only
  • A, B and D only
  • A, B and E only
  • Correct Option: C  [ A, B and D only ]

    Remark: Explanation: NCERT Page. 264 (Topic-15.1.4 Loss of Biodiversity)

The capacity to generate a whole plant from any cell of the plant is called:

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  • Micropropagation
  • Totipotency
  • Somatic hybridization
  • Differentiation
  • Correct Option: B  [ Totipotency ]

    Remark: Explanation: NCERT Page No.177 (Topic-9.4 TISSUE CULTURE)

Match List I with List II

List-I List-II
A. Rhizopus I. Mushroom
B. Ustilago II. Smut fungus
C. Puccinia III. Bread mould
D. Agaricus IV. Rust fungus

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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  • A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
  • A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
  • A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
  • A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
  • Correct Option: B  [ A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I ]

    Remark: Explanation:
    NCERT Page No. 16, 17 and 18