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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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