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MCQ 11 Mark
In which of the following animals exoskeleton is found?
  • A
    Snakes.
  • Cockroaches.
  • C
    Fishes.
  • D
    All the above.
Answer
Correct option: B.
Cockroaches.
Cockroaches.
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MCQ 21 Mark
Which one of the following protects the brain?
  • A
    Rib cage.
  • B
    Hip bone.
  • Skull.
  • D
    Fibula.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Skull.
Skull.
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MCQ 31 Mark
Birds can fly, because:
  • A
    Of their strong muscles and light bones.
  • B
    Their bones are hollow and light.
  • Both the above.
  • D
    None of these.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Both the above.
Both the above.
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MCQ 41 Mark
Spongy inside of bone, where red blood cells are made:
  • A
    Tendon.
  • B
    Ligament.
  • Bone marrow.
  • D
    Cartilage.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Bone marrow.
Bone marrow.
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MCQ 51 Mark
Direction: Match Column$-I$ with Column$-II$ and select the correct answer using the codes given below the column.
S.No.
Column - $I$
 
Column - $II$
$A.$
Upper jaw
$(p)$
Has an outer skeleton.
$B.$
Ribs
$(q)$
Has a streamlined body.
$C.$
Fish
$(r)$
Is an immovable joint.
$D.$
Cockroach
$(s)$
Protect the heart.
  • A
    $A - (p), B - (q), C - (r), D - (s)$
  • $A - (r), B - (s), C - (q), D - (p)$
  • C
    $A - (q), B - (s), C - (r), D - (p)$
  • D
    $A - (s), B - (r), C - (q), D - (p)$
Answer
Correct option: B.
$A - (r), B - (s), C - (q), D - (p)$
$A - (r), B - (s), C - (q), D - (p)$
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MCQ 61 Mark
In shark the skeleton is made up of:
  • A
    Bones.
  • Cartilage.
  • C
    Ligaments.
  • D
    Tendons.
Answer
Correct option: B.
Cartilage.
Cartilage.
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MCQ 71 Mark
The body joints are classified in various type son the basis of:
  • A
    Nature of joints.
  • B
    Direction of movement allowed by them.
  • C
    Part of body where they are found.
  • Both $(a)$ and $(b).$
Answer
Correct option: D.
Both $(a)$ and $(b).$
Both $(a)$ and $(b).$
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MCQ 81 Mark
Snail moves with the help of its:
  • A
    Shell.
  • B
    Bone.
  • Muscular foot.
  • D
    Whole body.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Muscular foot.
Snail moves with the help of a large, disc-shaped muscular foot.
The whole body of a snail is soft and consists of a head, a foot and a shell. Shell is the outer structure (skeleton) of snail, but it is not made of bones.
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MCQ 91 Mark
The organ that protects the main nerve cord is:
  • Skull.
  • B
    Backbone.
  • C
    Breast bone.
  • D
    Chest bone.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Skull.
Skull.
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MCQ 101 Mark
Which organ helps a snail to move?
  • A
    Shell.
  • B
    Wings.
  • C
    Bristles.
  • Muscular foot.
Answer
Correct option: D.
Muscular foot.

A snail moves with the help of muscular foot.

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MCQ 111 Mark
The common feature in both me:
  • A
    Both can be classified as sea animals.
  • B
    Both can move in water using some fuel.
  • Both have streamlined body.
  • D
    Nothing is common in them.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Both have streamlined body.
Both have streamlined body.
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MCQ 121 Mark
Which of the following statements is correct?
  • A
    The shoulder joint is a hinge joint.
  • In a pivotal joint a cylindrical bone rotates in a ring.
  • C
    The shoulder joint is a pivotal joint.
  • D
    None of these.
Answer
Correct option: B.
In a pivotal joint a cylindrical bone rotates in a ring.
In a pivotal joint a cylindrical bone rotates in a ring.
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MCQ 131 Mark
Which of the following statements is correct?
  • Backbone forms main supporting axis of body.
  • B
    Backbone is a single strong bone.
  • C
    Both the above.
  • D
    All of the above.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Backbone forms main supporting axis of body.
Back bone is made up of many small bones.
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MCQ 141 Mark
A skeletal system includes:
  • A
    Bones.
  • B
    Cartilages.
  • Both $(a)$ and $(b).$
  • D
    Either $(a)$ or $(b).$
Answer
Correct option: C.
Both $(a)$ and $(b).$
Both $(a)$ and $(b).$
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MCQ 151 Mark
The earthworm makes the soil useful for plants because:
  • A
    The earthworm does not have any bones.
  • B
    The body of earthworm is made up of many rings joined end to end.
  • C
    The earthworm move by alternate extension and contraction of body using muscles.
  • None of these.
Answer
Correct option: D.
None of these.
The earthworm, actually, eats its way through the soil. The body then throws the undigested part of the material that it eats. In this way, the earthworm makes the soil more useful for plants.
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MCQ 161 Mark
Cartilage is present in:
  • Pinnae of ears.
  • B
    Ear lobe.
  • C
    Hairs.
  • D
    All the above.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Pinnae of ears.
Pinnae of ears.
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MCQ 171 Mark
Which among the following helps the vertebrae to move slightly and enable the backbone to bend forwards and backwards?
  • A
    Fixed joints.
  • Cartilage.
  • C
    Ribcage.
  • D
    Bone marrow.
Answer
Correct option: B.
Cartilage.
Cartilage.
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MCQ 181 Mark
In an accident, if a bone of ribcage is fractured then which among the following organs could be affected?
  • A
    Lung.
  • B
    Heart.
  • C
    Liver.
  • All the above.
Answer
Correct option: D.
All the above.
All the above.
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MCQ 191 Mark
The joint shown in pictures below $A, B, C, D$ are respectively:
  • A
    Ball and socket, fixed, hinge, pivotal.
  • B
    Hinge, pivotal, fixed, ball and socket.
  • Hinge, pivotal, ball and socket, fixed.
  • D
    Pivotal, hinge, fixed, ball and socket.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Hinge, pivotal, ball and socket, fixed.
Hinge, pivotal, ball and socket, fixed.
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MCQ 201 Mark
Which of the following joints is immovable?
  • A
    Shoulder and arm.
  • B
    Knee and joint.
  • Upper jaw and skull.
  • D
    Lower jaw and upper jaw.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Upper jaw and skull.
Upper jaw and skull joints are immovable or fixed. Bones are held, so tightly together that they cannot move at all. The other options are:
Shoulder and arm Ball and socket joint.
Knee and joint Hinge joint.
Lower jaw and upper jaw Hinge joint.
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MCQ 211 Mark
Which joint is present at the knee and arm?
  • A
    Ball and socket joint.
  • B
    Pivot joint.
  • Hinge joint.
  • D
    Fixed joint.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Hinge joint.
The bones in elbow have hinge joint that allows only back and forth movement.
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MCQ 221 Mark
The rib cage protects which of the following body parts?
  • A
    Lungs.
  • B
    Windpipe.
  • C
    Heart.
  • All of these.
Answer
Correct option: D.
All of these.
 Rib cage protects our lungs, heart and wind pipe.
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MCQ 231 Mark
A group of cells that perform a special work together:
  • A
    Organs.
  • B
    Bones.
  • Tissues.
  • D
    Organ system.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Tissues.
Tissues.
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MCQ 241 Mark
The bones are moved:
  • A
    By simultaneous contraction and relaxation of two sets of muscles.
  • By alternate contraction and relaxation of two sets of muscles.
  • C
    By alternate contraction and relaxation of one set of muscles.
  • D
    None of these.
Answer
Correct option: B.
By alternate contraction and relaxation of two sets of muscles.
By alternate contraction and relaxation of two sets of muscles.
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MCQ 261 Mark
Which statement is correct:
  • A
    Our bones can move by themselves.
  • B
    Our muscles can move by themselves.
  • C
    Our blood enables us to move our bones.
  • Our muscles along with other body systems enable us to move our bones.
Answer
Correct option: D.
Our muscles along with other body systems enable us to move our bones.
Our muscles along with other body systems such as nervous system and circulatory system work together to move our bones.
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MCQ 271 Mark
Skull:
  • A
    Is made up of many bones joined together.
  • B
    Encloses brain and sense organs.
  • C
    Consists of cranium and facial bones.
  • All of the above.
Answer
Correct option: D.
All of the above.
All of the above.
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MCQ 281 Mark
Shoulder joint is a ball and socket type of joint is a joint in which the rounded end of one bone fits into cavity of other bone allows movement in all directions exists between limbs and hip:
  1. Ball and Socket Joints.
  2. Pivotal Joint.
  3. Hinge Joints.
  4. Fixed Joints.
  • A
    $(i), (ii)$ only.
  • B
    $(i), (iii)$ only.
  • C
    $(i), (ii), (iii)$ only.
  • All of these.
Answer
Correct option: D.
All of these.
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MCQ 291 Mark
The type of joint in which a cylindrical bone rotates in a ring is which of the following types of joint?
  • A
    Ball and socket joint.
  • Pivotal joint.
  • C
    Hinge joint.
  • D
    Fixed joint.
Answer
Correct option: B.
Pivotal joint.
Pivotal joint.
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MCQ 301 Mark
How do fishes move in water?
  • A
    Their streamlined bodies facilitates their movement in water.
  • B
    Fins or flippers help fish to gain speed.
  • C
    Tail which acts as a rudder helps fish to change its direction during the movement.
  • The streamlined body, fins and tail help a fish to move in water.
Answer
Correct option: D.
The streamlined body, fins and tail help a fish to move in water.
The streamlined body, fins and tail help a fish to move in water.
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MCQ 311 Mark
Which one of the following types of joints allow maximum variety of movements as compared to other type of joints?
  • A
    Hinge joint.
  • B
    Fixed joint.
  • C
    Pivot joint.
  • Ball and socket joint.
Answer
Correct option: D.
Ball and socket joint.
Ball and socket joint.
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MCQ 321 Mark
What is the difference between cartilage and bone?
  • Bone is hard and firm whereas cartilage is soft and can be bent.
  • B
    Cartilage is flexible and stronger than bone.
  • C
    Bone is a more primitive tissue than cartilage.
  • D
    Bone is inside the body, and cartilage is outside.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Bone is hard and firm whereas cartilage is soft and can be bent.
Bone is hard and firm whereas cartilage is soft and can be bent or can bend.
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MCQ 331 Mark
Which of the following organisms does not have both muscles and skeleton for movement?
  • A
    Dog.
  • Snail.
  • C
    Earthworm.
  • D
    Human being.
Answer
Correct option: B.
Snail.
Snail does not have both muscles and skeleton for movement. The shell (i.e. external skeleton) serves for muscles attachment and protection. The movement is carried out only with the help of large disc-shaped muscular foot that has two sets of muscles.
In earthworm, a hydrostatic skeleton (fluid filled cavity surrounded by muscles) is present. The alternate contraction and relaxation of muscles and pressure of the fluid helps in burrowing.
Dog and human beings have musculoskeletal system for movement.
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MCQ 341 Mark
Direction: Match Column$-I$ with Column$-II$ and select the correct answer using the codes given below the column.
S.No.
Column - $I$
S.No.
Column - $II$
$A.$
Ball and socket joint.
$(p)$
Between upper jaw and head.
$B.$
Pivotal joint.
$(q)$
Neck and head.
$C.$
Hinge joint.
$(r)$
Allows movement in one plane only.
$D.$
Fixed joint.
$(s)$
The rounded end of one bone fits into cavity of other bone.
  • A
    $A - (s), B - (r), C - (q), D - (p)$
  • B
    $A - (r), B - (s), C - (q), D - (p)$
  • $A - (s), B - (q), C - (r), D - (p)$
  • D
    $A - (s), B - (q), C - (p), D - (r)$
Answer
Correct option: C.
$A - (s), B - (q), C - (r), D - (p)$
$A - (s), B - (q), C - (r), D - (p)$
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MCQ 361 Mark
Fish swims by:
  • Forming loops alternately on two sides of the body.
  • B
    Forming loops on single side.
  • C
    Somersalting.
  • D
    Alternate dipping and coming up.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Forming loops alternately on two sides of the body.
Forming loops alternately on two sides of the body.
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MCQ 371 Mark
Which among the following undergoes contraction and relaxation to help the body in locomotion?
  • A
    Bones.
  • B
    Joints.
  • Muscles.
  • D
    Blood.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Muscles.
Muscles.
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MCQ 381 Mark
Which of the following statements is/ are correct?
  • Outer skeleton of snail is called shell.
  • B
    Cartilages are not found in joints in body.
  • C
    The bones are earthworm are quite delicate.
  • D
    The earthworm moves by alternate extension and contraction of body using bristles.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Outer skeleton of snail is called shell.
Cartilages are found in joints. There are no bones in earthworm. The earthworm moves by alternate extension and contraction of body using muscles (not bristles).
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MCQ 391 Mark
Movement organ in snail is __________.
  • A
    Fins.
  • Muscular foot.
  • C
    Legs.
  • D
    Body.
Answer
Correct option: B.
Muscular foot.
Muscular foot.
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MCQ 401 Mark
Which of the following statements is correct?
  • A
    The movement and locomotion of all animals is exactly the same.
  • B
    The cartilages are harder than bones.
  • C
    The are no joints in finger bones.
  • Cockroaches have an outer skeleton.
Answer
Correct option: D.
Cockroaches have an outer skeleton.
Cockroaches have an outer skeleton.
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MCQ 411 Mark
Shell:
  • A
    Refers to skeleton of a snail.
  • B
    Is a single unit.
  • C
    Is made up of only one bone.
  • Both $(a)$ and $(b).$
Answer
Correct option: D.
Both $(a)$ and $(b).$

 Shell is not made of bones.

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MCQ 421 Mark
Which one of the following terms is correct for skeletal system?
  • A
    Tissue.
  • B
    Organ.
  • C
    Organ system.
  • All the above.
Answer
Correct option: D.
All the above.
All the above.
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MCQ 431 Mark
The organ which is not protected by the ribcage:
  • A
    Heart.
  • B
    Liver.
  • C
    Lungs.
  • Kidneys.
Answer
Correct option: D.
Kidneys.
Kidneys.
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MCQ 441 Mark
During swimming. Fish uses its muscles and they:
  • A
    Make the front part of its body curve to one side and tail part to the same side.
  • Make the front part of its body curve to one side and tail part to the opposite site.
  • C
    Make the whole body straight.
  • D
    All of the above.
Answer
Correct option: B.
Make the front part of its body curve to one side and tail part to the opposite site.
Make the front part of its body curve to one side and tail part to the opposite site.
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MCQ 451 Mark
We need a pair of muscles to move a bone, because a muscle:
  • Can only pull.
  • B
    Can only push.
  • C
    Can push and pull.
  • D
    All of these.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Can only pull.
A muscle can only pull and not push. It is because of this that we need a pair of muscles to move a bone. The bones are moved by alternate contractions and relaxation of two sets of muscles.
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MCQ 461 Mark
Back bone:
  1. Is made up of many small bones.
  2. Encloses and supports the spinal cord.
  3. Extends from skull to tip of tail.
  4. Forms the main supporting axis.
  • A
    $(i), (ii), (iii)$ are correct.
  • B
    $(ii), (iii)$ are correct.
  • C
    $(i), (iv)$ are correct.
  • $(i), (ii), (iii)$ and $(iv)$ are correct.
Answer
Correct option: D.
$(i), (ii), (iii)$ and $(iv)$ are correct.
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MCQ 471 Mark
Name the type of joint present between the thigh bone and hip bone:
  • A
    Pivot joint.
  • B
    Hinge joint.
  • Ball and socket joint.
  • D
    Gliding joint.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Ball and socket joint.
Ball and socket joint.
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MCQ 481 Mark
Skeletal and muscular systems work together to enable the body to move. What is the main function of the skeletal system in relationship to the muscular system?
  • To provide attachment points for muscles.
  • B
    To assist muscles in growth and development.
  • C
    To produce muscle cells inside the bone marrow.
  • D
    To produce enzymes that help muscles repair themselves.
Answer
Correct option: A.
To provide attachment points for muscles.
Skeletal system provides attachment points for muscles.
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MCQ 491 Mark
Human skeleton comprises:
  • A
    Skull and backbone.
  • B
    Ribs and breast bone.
  • C
    Shoulder and hip bones.
  • All of these.
Answer
Correct option: D.
All of these.
All of these
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MCQ 501 Mark
Snakes:
  • A
    Move with the help of ribs and scales.
  • B
    Slither on the ground by looping side ways.
  • Both the above.
  • D
    None of these.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Both the above.
Both the above.
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MCQ 511 Mark
Which organs help a fish to swim in water?
  • A
    Scales.
  • B
    Stream lined body.
  • C
    Fins.
  • All the above.
Answer
Correct option: D.
All the above.
Scales, streamlined bodies and fins help a fish to swim in the water.
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MCQ 521 Mark
Skeleton of human body is made up of:
  • A
    Bones.
  • B
    Cartilage.
  • Both bones and cartilage.
  • D
    None of these.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Both bones and cartilage.
Both bones and cartilage.
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MCQ 531 Mark
Match the following:
S.No.
Column $A$
 
Column $B$
$(i)$
Knee cap
$(A)$
Radius
$(ii)$
Smallest bone
$(B)$
Humerus
$(iii)$
Lower arm home
$(C)$
Patella
$(iv)$
Upper arm bone
$(D)$
Stapes
  • A
    $(i-D), (ii-C), (iii-A), (iv-B)$
  • B
    $(i-C), (ii-A), (iii-D), (iv-B)$
  • $(i-C), (ii-D), (iii-A), (iv-B)$
  • D
    $(i-C), (ii-B), (iii-D), (iv-A)$
Answer
Correct option: C.
$(i-C), (ii-D), (iii-A), (iv-B)$
$(i-C), (ii-D), (iii-A), (iv-B)$
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MCQ 541 Mark
Underwater divers wear which of the following things to move easily in water?
  • A
    A head torch.
  • B
    Helmet.
  • Flippers.
  • D
    A watch.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Flippers.
Flippers help in easy crawling and making loops.
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MCQ 551 Mark
Which one of the following has a different type of joint than others?
  • A
    Finger.
  • B
    Elbow.
  • C
    Knee.
  • Shoulder.
Answer
Correct option: D.
Shoulder.
Shoulder joint is of ball and stick type where as others are hinge joints.
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MCQ 561 Mark
Direction: Match Column$-I$ with Column$-II$ and select the correct answer using the codes given below the column.
S.No.
Column - $I$
 
Column - $II$
$A.$
Neck
$(p)$
Slither.
$B.$
Shoulder
$(q)$
Pivotal joint.
$C.$
Birds
$(r)$
Ball and socket joint.
$D.$
Snake
$(s)$
Have hollow bones.
  • A
    $A - (p), B - (q), C - (r), D - (s)$
  • B
    $A - (s), B - (q), C - (r), D - (p)$
  • C
    $A - (r), B - (s), C - (q), D - (p)$
  • $A - (q), B - (r), C - (s), D - (p)$
Answer
Correct option: D.
$A - (q), B - (r), C - (s), D - (p)$
$A - (q), B - (r), C - (s), D - (p)$
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MCQ 571 Mark
Direction: Read the passages given below and answer the questions that follow Passage. The $X-$rays show the shape of bones of our body. We can also have some idea about the number and shape of bones in some parts of our body by feeling them. Pelvic bones:
  • A
    Are present at all joints.
  • B
    Are present only at shoulders.
  • Enclose the portion of our body that is below the stomach.
  • D
    Enclose the portion of our body that is above the stomach.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Enclose the portion of our body that is below the stomach.
Enclose the portion of our body that is below the stomach.
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MCQ 581 Mark
The group of similar cells which cooperate to perform a particular function is called:
  • Tissue.
  • B
    Organ.
  • C
    Organ system.
  • D
    Skeletal.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Tissue.
Tissue.
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MCQ 591 Mark
How many types of skeleton are present in as nail$?$
  • $1$
  • B
    $2$
  • C
    $3$
  • D
    None of these.
Answer
Correct option: A.
$1$
Snails have $1$ skeleton, the hard outer exoskeleton i.e. the shell.
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MCQ 601 Mark
Direction: Match Column$-I$ with Column$-II$ and select the correct answer using the codes given below the column.
S.No.
Column - $I$
 
Column - $II$
$A.$
Hinge joint.
$(p)$
Neck joint.
$B.$
Gliding joint.
$(q)$
Hip joint.
$C.$
Pivot joint.
$(r)$
Knee point.
$D.$
Ball & Socket joint.
$(s)$
Wrist point.
  • $A - (r), B - (s), C - (p), D - (q)$
  • B
    $A - (p), B - (q), C - (s), D - (r)$
  • C
    $A - (s), B - (p), C - (r), D - (q)$
  • D
    $A - (q), B - (r), C - (p), D - (s)$
Answer
Correct option: A.
$A - (r), B - (s), C - (p), D - (q)$
$A - (r), B - (s), C - (p), D - (q)$
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MCQ 611 Mark
Which joint is present at the hip region?
  • A
    Hinge joint.
  • B
    Pivot joint.
  • C
    Pectoral joint.
  • Pelvic joint.
Answer
Correct option: D.
Pelvic joint.
Pelvic joint is present in the hip region.
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MCQ 621 Mark
Which characteristic feature enables a bird to fly?
  • A
    Feathers.
  • B
    Wings.
  • C
    Hollow bones.
  • All of these.
Answer
Correct option: D.
All of these.
Wings, hollow bones and feathers help a bird to fly.
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MCQ 631 Mark
Which one of the following organs is not protected by rib cage?
  • A
    Heart.
  • B
    Lung.
  • Kidney.
  • D
    Liver.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Kidney.
Kidney.
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MCQ 641 Mark
Which joint moves in the same way as shown in the figure given below?
  • A
    Gliding joint.
  • B
    Pivot joint.
  • Hinge joint.
  • D
    Ball and socket joint.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Hinge joint.
Hinge joint functions as the given figure.
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MCQ 651 Mark
The ___________ in earthworms help to get a good grip on the ground.
  • A
    Muscular foot.
  • B
    Legs.
  • C
    Rings.
  • Bristles.
Answer
Correct option: D.
Bristles.
Bristles.
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MCQ 661 Mark
Which two body systems most directly cause the arm to bend?
  • Skeletal and muscular.
  • B
    Reproductive and circulatory.
  • C
    Respiratory and excretory.
  • D
    Nervous and digestive.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Skeletal and muscular.
Skeletal and muscular system allow a human arm to bend and move.
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MCQ 671 Mark
Which of the following statements is incorrect about the bones present in arm?
  • A
    Humerus is present in upper arm.
  • B
    Radius and ulna are present in forearm.
  • There are seven bones in the wrist.
  • D
    Each finger has three bones and thumbs have two bones.
Answer
Correct option: C.
There are seven bones in the wrist.
There are seven bones in the wrist.
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MCQ 681 Mark
Which one among the following statements is correct for the human skull?
  • A
    Skull is a soft structure surrounds the spinal cord.
  • B
    Supper part of skull, made up of $10$ bones Joined together.
  • The face and Jaw contain $14$ bones.
  • D
    The lower jaw bone is immovable.
Answer
Correct option: C.
The face and Jaw contain $14$ bones.
The face and Jaw contain $14$ bones.
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MCQ 691 Mark
Which part of the human skeleton retains cartilage even in an adult?
  • Jaw.
  • B
    Ear.
  • C
    Nose.
  • D
    All of these.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Jaw.
Ear and nose retain cartilage even in an adult.
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MCQ 701 Mark
Joints are the:
  • A
    Places where two parts of our body seem to be joined.
  • B
    The points of contact between two (or more) bones together with tissues that surround it.
  • C
    The points of contact between two (or more) bones.
  • Both $(a)$ and $(b).$
Answer
Correct option: D.
Both $(a)$ and $(b).$
Both $(a)$ and $(b).$
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MCQ 711 Mark
Movement in maximum directions occurs in:
  • A
    Pivot joint.
  • B
    Hinge joint.
  • Ball and socket joint.
  • D
    Gliding joint.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Ball and socket joint.
Ball and socket joint.
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MCQ 721 Mark
Which among the following is an example of movable joints?
  • A
    Joint between bones of cranium.
  • B
    Joint between upper jaw and skull.
  • Joint between lower jaw and skull.
  • D
    All the above.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Joint between lower jaw and skull.
Joint between lower jaw and skull.
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MCQ 731 Mark
Identify $P$ and $Q$ in the given chart.
  • A
    $P$
    $Q$
    Gliding Joint
    Pivot Joint
  • $P$
    $Q$
    Hinge Joint
    Ball and socket joint
  • C
    $P$
    $Q$
    Pivot joint
    Hinge joint
  • D
    $P$
    $Q$
    Hinge joint
    Gliding joint
Answer
Correct option: B.
$P$
$Q$
Hinge Joint
Ball and socket joint
 
$P$
$Q$
Hinge Joint
Ball and socket joint
In the chart $P$ is hinge joint and $Q$ is ball and socket joint.
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MCQ 741 Mark
A streamlined body is one:
  • In which middle portion of body is large as compared to head or tail portion.
  • B
    In which middle portion is smaller as compared to head or tail portion.
  • C
    Both the above.
  • D
    None of these.
Answer
Correct option: A.
In which middle portion of body is large as compared to head or tail portion.
In which middle portion of body is large as compared to head or tail portion.
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MCQ 751 Mark
Human skeleton is formed by:
  • A
    Bones.
  • B
    Cartilages.
  • Bones and cartilages.
  • D
    Bones, cartilages and muscles.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Bones and cartilages.
Human skeleton is formed by bones and cartilages.
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MCQ 761 Mark
The elbow joint:
  • A
    Is a hinge joint.
  • B
    Allows only a back and forth movement.
  • C
    Allows movement in one direction only.
  • All of the above.
Answer
Correct option: D.
All of the above.
All of the above.
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MCQ 771 Mark
The body and legs of cockroaches have hard coverings forming an outer _________.
  • Skeleton.
  • B
    Skin.
  • C
    Both $(a)$ & $(b).$
  • D
    None of these.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Skeleton.
Skeleton.
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MCQ 781 Mark
Direction: Read the passages given below and answer the questions that follow Passage. The places in our body where two parts of our body seem to be joined is called a joint, e.g. in the elbow different bones are joined together. We can bend or move our body only at those points where bones meet. There are many different types of joints in our body to help in carrying out different movements and activities. A joint that allows movements in all directions is called:
  • A
    Pivotal joint.
  • B
    Hinge joint.
  • Ball and socket joint.
  • D
    None of these.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Ball and socket joint.
Ball and socket joint.
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MCQ 791 Mark
Ribs refers to:
  • A
    Chest bones.
  • B
    Backbone.
  • C
    Chest bones and backbone.
  • The bones that join the chest bone and back bone.
Answer
Correct option: D.
The bones that join the chest bone and back bone.
The bones that join the chest bone and back bone.
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MCQ 801 Mark
What is a joint?
  • A
    Framework of the body.
  • B
    Fluid connective tissue.
  • The place where two bones are joined.
  • D
    The place where tendons are fastened together.
Answer
Correct option: C.
The place where two bones are joined.
The place where two bones are joined is called a joint.
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MCQ 811 Mark
Select the one that forms supporting frame work of nasal and ducal cavities and consists of cranium and facial bones.
  • A
    Backbone.
  • B
    Skeleton.
  • Skull.
  • D
    None of these.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Skull.
Skull.
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MCQ 821 Mark
Which part of body is protected by the vertebral column?
  • Spinal cord.
  • B
    Rib cage.
  • C
    Brain.
  • D
    Heart.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Spinal cord.

The given figure represents backbone. Backbone protects the spinal cord. It is made up of a series of small bones called vertebrae.

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MCQ 831 Mark
Direction: Read the passages given below and answer the questions that follow Passage. The places in our body where two parts of our body seem to be joined is called a joint, e.g. in the elbow different bones are joined together. We can bend or move our body only at those points where bones meet. There are many different types of joints in our body to help in carrying out different movements and activities. The joint where our head joins the neck is a:
  • A
    Hinge joint.
  • Pivotal joint.
  • C
    Joint that allows movement in all directions.
  • D
    Ball and socket joint.
Answer
Correct option: B.
Pivotal joint.
Pivotal joint.
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MCQ 841 Mark
The part of the human skeleton shown in picture protects which of the following:
  • A
    Heart.
  • B
    Lungs.
  • C
    Windpipe.
  • All of these.
Answer
Correct option: D.
All of these.
All of these.
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MCQ 851 Mark
Knee joints are:
  • Hinge joints.
  • B
    Ball and socket joints.
  • C
    Pivotal joints.
  • D
    Fixed joints.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Hinge joints.
Hinge joints.
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MCQ 861 Mark
Which of the following does not have a backbone?
  • A
    Snake.
  • B
    Bird.
  • Earthworm.
  • D
    Fish.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Earthworm.
Snail is an invertebrate.
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MCQ 871 Mark
Which joint is located at neck?
  • Pivot joint.
  • B
    Fixed joint.
  • C
    Ball and socket joint.
  • D
    Hinge joint.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Pivot joint.
Pivot joint allows us to bend our head forward and backward and turn the head to our right or left.
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MCQ 881 Mark
At which parts of our body can we bend?
  • A
    Knee.
  • B
    Elbow.
  • C
    Neck.
  • All of these.
Answer
Correct option: D.
All of these.
Knee joint, neck joint and elbow joints can be bent easily.
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MCQ 891 Mark
Which joint allows movement in all directions?
  • A
    Hinge.
  • B
    Pivot.
  • Ball and socket.
  • D
    Gliding.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Ball and socket.
Ball and socket joint allows movement in many directions. The shoulder joint and hip joint are examples of ball and socket joint.
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MCQ 901 Mark
Which among the following is not a hip bone?
  • A
    Ilium.
  • B
    Ischium.
  • Incus.
  • D
    Pubis.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Incus.
Incus.
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MCQ 911 Mark
A specialized organ of our body whose function is contraction by means of which change of shape or movement of body part is under taken:
  • A
    Cartilage.
  • Muscle.
  • C
    Both of these.
  • D
    None of these.
Answer
Correct option: B.
Muscle.
Muscle.
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MCQ 921 Mark
At which joint can the movement be only like the opening and closing of a door?
  • A
    Neck.
  • Knee.
  • C
    Arm.
  • D
    Both $(b)$ and $(c).$
Answer
Correct option: B.
Knee.

The part labelled $Q$ is the hinge joint. The movement at this joint resembles opening and closing of a door. e.g. Elbow joint.

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MCQ 931 Mark
Out of twelve pairs of ribs ___________ pairs are not joined to the breastbone.
  • Two.
  • B
    Three.
  • C
    Four.
  • D
    Five.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Two.
Two.
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MCQ 941 Mark
The joints which help in the movement of knee is:
  • A
    Gliding joint.
  • B
    Pivot joint.
  • C
    Ball and socket joint.
  • Hinge joint.
Answer
Correct option: D.
Hinge joint.
Hinge joint.
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MCQ 951 Mark
A network of bones which are joined to sternum at one end and backbone to the other end:
  • A
    Cranium bones.
  • B
    Hip girdle.
  • Ribcage.
  • D
    Wrist bones.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Ribcage.
Ribcage.
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MCQ 961 Mark
John met with an accident and had a fracture. Which test/ report clearly gives the fracture details to the doctor?
  • A
    Blood report.
  • An $X-$ray.
  • C
    Muscle test.
  • D
    Urine report.
Answer
Correct option: B.
An $X-$ray.

An $X-$ray gives detailed image of the fractured bones.

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MCQ 971 Mark
In cockroaches, the body parts helping in movement are:
  • Three pairs of legs and two pairs of wings.
  • B
    Two pairs of legs and two pairs of wings.
  • C
    Two pairs of legs and three pairs of wings.
  • D
    None of these.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Three pairs of legs and two pairs of wings.
Three pairs of legs and two pairs of wings.
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MCQ 981 Mark
Which organ system consists mainly of brain and spinal cord?
  • A
    Muscular system.
  • B
    Digestive system.
  • Nervous system.
  • D
    Skeletal system.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Nervous system.
Nervous system.
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MCQ 991 Mark
Which of the following bones is represented by the part labelled $X$ in the given figure?
  • A
    Femur.
  • Humerus.
  • C
    Ulna.
  • D
    Tibia.
Answer
Correct option: B.
Humerus.

$X$ is the humerus.

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MCQ 1001 Mark
The joint in between the adjacent vertebrae in the back bone is:
  • A
    Hinge joint.
  • B
    Pivotal joint.
  • C
    Fixed joint.
  • Gliding joint.
Answer
Correct option: D.
Gliding joint.
Gliding joint.
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MCQ 1011 Mark
Which of the following joints and their parts enable a bowler to bowl, while playing cricket?
  • Ball and socket joint at shoulder.
  • B
    Hinge joint at elbow.
  • C
    Hinge joint at shoulder.
  • D
    Ball and socket joint at elbow.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Ball and socket joint at shoulder.
Our shoulder has the ball and socket joint that allows circular movement. When you bowl while playing cricket, you rotate your hand in full circle.
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MCQ 1021 Mark
Which organism have jointed appendages to move?
  • Insects.
  • B
    Snail.
  • C
    Earthworm.
  • D
    Snake.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Insects.
Insect is an arthropod. Arthropods move with the help of jointed appendages.
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MCQ 1031 Mark
Which statement means Gait?
  • A
    Manner of nutrition in animals.
  • Manner of movement.
  • C
    Manner of reproduction.
  • D
    The habitat of animals.
Answer
Correct option: B.
Manner of movement.
Gait means manner of movement.
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MCQ 1041 Mark
Which parts of the fish helps it to move forward?
  • A
    Hands and fins.
  • B
    Legs and fins.
  • C
    Gills and fins.
  • Fins and tail.
Answer
Correct option: D.
Fins and tail.

Fins help the fish to move in water. The forward movement of the fish starts with front and sideways push of the tail. The flexible and strong tail fin of the fish pushes the water and propels the fish forward.

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MCQ 1051 Mark
__________ is also known as tailbone.
  • A
    Cervical.
  • Coccyx.
  • C
    Sacrum.
  • D
    Thoracic.
Answer
Correct option: B.
Coccyx.
Coccyx.
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MCQ 1061 Mark
Which of the following statements is true?
  • Bone has a soft substance called bone marrow inside it.
  • B
    The only movable bone in skull is the upper jaw bone.
  • C
    Longest bone in human body is humerus.
  • D
    Floating riles are not joined to the breastbone.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Bone has a soft substance called bone marrow inside it.
Bone has a soft substance called bone marrow inside it.
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MCQ 1071 Mark
Which among the following is not an arm bone?
  • A
    Radius.
  • B
    Ulna.
  • Fibula.
  • D
    Humerus.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Fibula.
Fibula.
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MCQ 1081 Mark
Which part of the skeleton is present in the external ear?
  • Cartilage.
  • B
    Soft bones.
  • C
    Fixed joints.
  • D
    Ligament.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Cartilage.
In human body nose and ears contain cartilage.
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MCQ 1091 Mark
Which part of the ear lobe shown in picture has cartilage?
  • A
    Lower part of ear.
  • Upper part of ear.
  • C
    Middle part of ear.
  • D
    Not present in any part of ear.
Answer
Correct option: B.
Upper part of ear.
 Cartilage is present in upper parts of the ear that is not as soft as the ear lobe, not shards as a bone.
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MCQ 1101 Mark
How many muscles work together to move a bone?
  • A
    One.
  • Two.
  • C
    Three.
  • D
    Four.
Answer
Correct option: B.
Two.
Two muscles (a pair) work together to move a bone. When one muscle of the pair contracts, then the other muscle of the pair is relaxed. The alternate contraction and stretching brings about the movement.
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MCQ 1111 Mark
Which of the following organisms has a backbone?
  • A
    Spider.
  • B
    Starfish.
  • Snake.
  • D
    Snail.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Snake.
Snake has a backbone. The animals with backbone are called vertebrates.
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MCQ 1121 Mark
Corals are/ is:
  • A
    The tiny animals that live in shells in the sea.
  • B
    A special variety of fish that live in shells.
  • C
    A particular type of shell found near some of the sea coasts.
  • The remains of tiny sea animals resembling shells.
Answer
Correct option: D.
The remains of tiny sea animals resembling shells.
The remains of tiny sea animals resembling shells.
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MCQ 1131 Mark
In birds:
  • A
    The breast bones are modified to hold muscles of flight.
  • B
    The bony parts of fore limbs are modified as wings.
  • C
    The bones of hind limbs are typical for walking and perching.
  • All of the above.
Answer
Correct option: D.
All of the above.
All of the above.
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MCQ 1141 Mark
Which of the following statements is/ are correct?
  • When contracted a muscle becomes shorter, stiffer and thicker.
  • B
    A contracted muscle pushes the bone.
  • C
    The fins of tail help the fish to keep its body balance.
  • D
    The snakes move very fast in a straight line.
Answer
Correct option: A.
When contracted a muscle becomes shorter, stiffer and thicker.
A contracted muscle pulls $($not pushes$)$ the bone. The fins of tail help the fish in its body movement $($not in body balance$)$. The snakes move very fast and not in straight line.
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MCQ 1151 Mark
Which joint allows movement in one direction only?
  • A
    Ball and socket joint.
  • Hinge joint.
  • C
    Pivot joint.
  • D
    Gliding joint.
Answer
Correct option: B.
Hinge joint.
Hinge joint allows back and forth movement only. Bones in the knee, elbow, finger, and toes have hinge joint.
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MCQ 1161 Mark
The joint used in nodding of the head:
  • A
    Ball and socket Joint.
  • B
    Hinge Joint.
  • Pivot Joint.
  • D
    Gliding Joint.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Pivot Joint.
Pivot Joint.
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MCQ 1171 Mark
Match the following:
S.No.
Column $A$
 
Column $B$
$(i)$
Collar bone.
$(A)$
Ulna
$(ii)$
Forearm bone.
$(B)$
Femur
$(iii)$
Thigh bone.
$(C)$
Clavicle
$(iv)$
Lower leg bone.
$(D)$
Tibia
  • A
    $(i-D), (ii-C), (iii-A), (iv-B)$
  • $(i-C), (ii-A), (iii-B), (iv-D)$
  • C
    $(i-B), (ii-C), (iii-D), (iv-A)$
  • D
    $(i-C), (ii-D), (iii-B), (iv-A)$
Answer
Correct option: B.
$(i-C), (ii-A), (iii-B), (iv-D)$
$(i-C), (ii-A), (iii-B), (iv-D)$
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MCQ 1191 Mark
Bones are attached to muscles by:
  • A
    Ligaments.
  • Tendons.
  • C
    Cartilage.
  • D
    Joints.
Answer
Correct option: B.
Tendons.
Tendons.
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MCQ 1211 Mark
Name the joint which is present between thigh bone and hip bone.
  • A
    Hinge joint.
  • B
    Fixed joint.
  • C
    Pivot joint.
  • Ball and socket joint.
Answer
Correct option: D.
Ball and socket joint.
Ball and socket joint.
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MCQ 1221 Mark
An organism $X$ can walk, and climb on a surface and can also fly in the air. Which organism is $X?$
  • Cockroach.
  • B
    Bat.
  • C
    Butterfly.
  • D
    Snail.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Cockroach.

Cockroach can walk, climb and can also fly in air. The muscles in the breast region move the legs for walking while another set of breast muscles move the wings during flying.

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MCQ 1231 Mark
Which of the following represents $X$ and $Y$ in the figure given below$?$
  • A
    $X-$organ, $Y-$muscle.
  • $X-$muscle, $Y-$joint.
  • C
    $X-$joint, $Y-$bone.
  • D
    $X-$bone, $Y-$organ.
Answer
Correct option: B.
$X-$muscle, $Y-$joint.
The label $X$ is a muscle while label $T$ is a joint. Muscles move the joints by contraction and relaxation. On contraction, muscles get shorter and on relaxation, they get longer.
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MCQ 1251 Mark
Direction: Read the passages given below and answer the questions that follow Passage. The $X-$rays show the shape of bones of our body. We can also have some idea about the number and shape of bones in some parts of our body by feeling them. In which parts of our body can we feel the bones?
  • A
    Knee.
  • B
    Ankle.
  • C
    Fingers.
  • All of these.
Answer
Correct option: D.
All of these.
All of these.
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MCQ 1261 Mark
Which organs are protected by the rib cage?
  • Heart and lungs.
  • B
    Liver and heart.
  • C
    Kidney and lungs.
  • D
    Stomach and intestine.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Heart and lungs.
The ribs make a cage of bones around the chest called rib cage. The rib cage in humans protects the heart and lungs.
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MCQ 1271 Mark
Human vertebral column is divided how many segments?
  • A
    Three.
  • Five.
  • C
    Four.
  • D
    Six.
Answer
Correct option: B.
Five.
Five.
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MCQ 1281 Mark
Which one of the following is the characteristics of birds?
  • A
    Strong muscles.
  • B
    Light bones.
  • C
    Hollow bones.
  • All of these.
Answer
Correct option: D.
All of these.
All of these.
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MCQ 1291 Mark
Which of the following parts of our body help us in movement?
  1. Bones.
  2. Skin.
  3. Muscles.
  4. Organs.
Choose the correct answer from the option below:
  • $(i)$ and $(iii)$
  • B
    $(ii)$ and $(iv)$
  • C
    $(i)$ and $(iv)$
  • D
    $(iii)$ and $(ii)$
Answer
Correct option: A.
$(i)$ and $(iii)$

Our bones and muscles together form the musculoskeletal system that enables the movement of body parts and the whole body from one place to another.

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MCQ 1301 Mark
Muscular foot is a locomotary organ in:
  • Snakes.
  • B
    Earthworm.
  • C
    Housefly.
  • D
    Snails.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Snakes.
Snakes.
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MCQ 1311 Mark
Which type of movement is possible for the joint at forearm and knee?
  • Stretching and folding movement.
  • B
    Side to side movement.
  • C
    Gliding movement.
  • D
    Circular movement.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Stretching and folding movement.
The hinge joint between upper and lower arm and at knee allows back and forth movement.
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MCQ 1321 Mark
The place where two bones meet is:
  • A
    Ligament.
  • B
    Tendon.
  • Joint.
  • D
    Cartilage.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Joint.
Joint.
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MCQ 1331 Mark
Which of the following joints work as in the figure given below?
  • A
    Ankle and knee joints.
  • Hip and shoulder joints.
  • C
    Neck and wrist joints.
  • D
    Shoulder and knee joints.
Answer
Correct option: B.
Hip and shoulder joints.
Hip and shoulder joints are called ball and socket joint.
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MCQ 1351 Mark
Which one of the following statements is correct?
Statement $1$: Upper jaw is movable as it is connected with skull by fixed joint.
Statement $2$: Lower jaw is movable as it is connected with skull by hinge joint.
  • A
    Statement $1.$
  • Statement $2.$
  • C
    Both statements are correct.
  • D
    Both statements are incorrect.
Answer
Correct option: B.
Statement $2.$
Statement $2.$
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MCQ 1361 Mark
Which of the following have muscles and bones but moves by contraction and expansion of the body?
  • A
    Snail.
  • Snake.
  • C
    Earthworm.
  • D
    Crab.
Answer
Correct option: B.
Snake.
Snakes have bones and muscles and moves by alternate contraction and expansion of body.
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MCQ 1371 Mark
Select the function per formed by our skeletal system.
  • A
    It gives shape and form to our body.
  • B
    It helps body in performing different body movements.
  • C
    It protects our delicate internal organs.
  • It performs all the functions given in $(a), (b)$ and $(c).$
Answer
Correct option: D.
It performs all the functions given in $(a), (b)$ and $(c).$
It performs all the functions given in $(a), (b)$ and $(c).$
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MCQ 1381 Mark
Which among the following is also known as shoulder blade?
  • A
    Clavicle.
  • Scapula.
  • C
    Sternum.
  • D
    Sacrum.
Answer
Correct option: B.
Scapula.
Scapula.
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MCQ 1391 Mark
Select the one that is incorrect about cartilage:
  • A
    It is a firm but flexible skeletal material.
  • It is as hard as bones.
  • C
    It can be bent.
  • D
    It is found in the joints of our body.
Answer
Correct option: B.
It is as hard as bones.
 It is not as hard as bones.
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MCQ 1401 Mark
The forward and backward movement of our head is possible because of presence of:
  • A
    Ball and socket joint where our neck joins the head.
  • Pivotal joint where our neck joins the head.
  • C
    Hinge joint where our neck joins the head.
  • D
    None of these.
Answer
Correct option: B.
Pivotal joint where our neck joins the head.
Pivotal joint where our neck joins the head.
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MCQ 1411 Mark
The number of cervical vertebrae in man is:
  • A
    Ten.
  • B
    Five.
  • Seven.
  • D
    Eight.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Seven.
Seven.
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MCQ 1421 Mark
Which body system holds our body upright?
  • A
    Circulatory system.
  • B
    Muscular system.
  • C
    Nervous system.
  • Skeletal system.
Answer
Correct option: D.
Skeletal system.
The skeletal system is the framework of bones that support our body and keeps it upright.
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MCQ 1431 Mark
Which characteristic feature helps human being to walk upright?
  • A
    Their head bones are light.
  • B
    They have two legs.
  • C
    They do not have tail.
  • Their backbone holds the body up vertically.
Answer
Correct option: D.
Their backbone holds the body up vertically.
Skeletal system gives shape and support to our body. The backbone holds the body upright.
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MCQ 1441 Mark
Underwater divers wear fin-like flippers on their feet to:
  • Swim easily in water.
  • B
    Look like a fish.
  • C
    Walk on water surface.
  • D
    Walk over the bottom of the sea (sea bed).
Answer
Correct option: A.
Swim easily in water.
The fin-like flippers worn by underwater divers help to swim easily in water. It mainly helps to keep the balance of the body and to keep direction, while swimming (just as fins in fishes).
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MCQ 1451 Mark
Which of the following organ system helps in protecting internal organs and gives support to the body?
  • A
    Digestive system.
  • B
    Excretory system.
  • C
    Nervous system.
  • Skeletal system.
Answer
Correct option: D.
Skeletal system.
Skeletal system.
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MCQ 1461 Mark
Which joint is present in the neck region?
  • Pivot joint.
  • B
    Fixed joint.
  • C
    Ball socket joint.
  • D
    Hinge joint.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Pivot joint.

Neck joint is called pivot joint.

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MCQ 1471 Mark
Gliding joint allows which type of movement:
  • A
    Only backward and forward movement.
  • B
    Movement in all directions.
  • Side-to-side as well as backward and forward movement.
  • D
    No movement.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Side-to-side as well as backward and forward movement.
Side-to-side as well as backward and forward movement.
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MCQ 1481 Mark
Number of bones in the cervical vertebral column of Giraffe is:
  • A
    $8$
  • B
    $10$
  • $7$
  • D
    $9$
Answer
Correct option: C.
$7$
$7$
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MCQ 1491 Mark
Which of the following animals moves by lengthening and shortening of its body?
  • A
    Snail.
  • B
    Cockroach.
  • C
    Fish.
  • Earthworm.
Answer
Correct option: D.
Earthworm.
Earthworm.
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MCQ 1501 Mark
Which of the following in a fish provides least resistance for the forward movement in water?
  • A
    Flat and long body.
  • B
    Thick and circular body.
  • C
    Heavy bones.
  • Streamlined body.
Answer
Correct option: D.
Streamlined body.
Streamlined body.
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MCQ 1511 Mark
The bone which protects the brain:
  • Cranium.
  • B
    Cerebrum.
  • C
    Cerebellum.
  • D
    Clavicle.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Cranium.
Cranium.
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MCQ 1521 Mark
Direction: Read the passages given below and answer the questions that follow Passage. The $X-$rays show the shape of bones of our body. We can also have some idea about the number and shape of bones in some parts of our body by feeling them. Choose the correct statements:
  • A
    We can feel a number of bones at the back of our palm.
  • B
    We can also feel chest bones.
  • C
    We can also feel our backbone.
  • All of the above.
Answer
Correct option: D.
All of the above.
All of the above.
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MCQ 1531 Mark
Which type of joint is there between upper arm bone and lower arm bone?
  • Hinge joint.
  • B
    Fixed joint.
  • C
    Pivot joint.
  • D
    Ball and socket joint.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Hinge joint.
Hinge joint.
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MCQ 1541 Mark
Which organism have stream lined body covered with scales, a swim bladder and a flexible vertebral column attached to muscles?
  • A
    Bird.
  • B
    Earthworm.
  • C
    Snail.
  • Fish.
Answer
Correct option: D.
Fish.
Fishes have streamlined body covered with scales, a swim bladder and a flexible vertebral column attached to muscles.
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MCQ 1551 Mark
Which of these help caterpillar and earthworm to move?
  • By expansion and contraction of their body.
  • B
    With hard shells.
  • C
    With exoskeletons.
  • D
    With endoskeletons.
Answer
Correct option: A.
By expansion and contraction of their body.
The animals in the figure given below are worms. Worms move by expansions and contractions.
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MCQ 1561 Mark
Which of the following is correct for earthworm?
  • Its body is made of many rings joined end to end.
  • B
    Its body has only very small bones.
  • C
    It cannot extend or shorten its body using its muscles.
  • D
    All of the above.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Its body is made of many rings joined end to end.
There are no bones in body of earthworm. The earthworm moves by alternate extension and contraction of body using muscles.
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MCQ 1571 Mark
The joint between the upper jaw and rest of the head is:
  • A
    A pivotal joint.
  • Fixed joint.
  • C
    A ball and socket joint.
  • D
    A hinge joint.
Answer
Correct option: B.
Fixed joint.
Fixed joint.
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MCQ 1581 Mark
Which of the following statements is incorrect?
  • A
    The body of earth worm is made up of many rings joined end to end.
  • B
    Outer skeleton of snail is called shell.
  • C
    Pivotal joint allow us to bend our head forward and backward.
  • None of these.
Answer
Correct option: D.
None of these.
All the given statements are correct.
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