Basic Zoology Questions and Answers

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Basic Zoology Questions with Answers form a key part of general science aptitude questions and answers sections in competitive exams like RRB, SSC, and UPSC. This topic covers animal classification, physiology, reproduction, and adaptations. Practicing these science aptitude questions with explanations enhances conceptual clarity and boosts performance in exams. Zoology is an integral part of biological sciences, and understanding its basics improves analytical thinking in scientific contexts. Download Basic Zoology aptitude questions with solutions PDF or practice online to test your subject knowledge effectively.

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11. Which of the following law is associated with the fact that anterior spinal nerve roots contain only motor fibres and posterior roots only sensory fibres ?

  • Magendie’s law
  • Bell’s law
  • Both (A) and (B)
  • None of these
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12. In birds-

  • Left oviduct and right aortic arch are present
  • Left oviduct and left aortic arch are present
  • Right oviduct, left ovary and right aortic arch are present
  • Left oviduct, left ovary and right aortic arch are present
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13. Ancestral amphibians were tetrapods that evolved during-

  • Devonian period
  • Carboniferous period
  • Jurassic period
  • Cretaceous period
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14. Community health services involves-

  • Control of communicable diseases
  • School and health education
  • Awareness of clean environment
  • All the above
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15. The active rolling over of endodermal and mesodermal cells from the embryo surface into the interior is defined as-

  • Ingression
  • Involution
  • Epiboly
  • Inversion
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16. The wall of heart is made up of-

  • Epicardium
  • Myocardium
  • Endocardium
  • All the above
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17. Genetic counsellors can identify heterozygous individuals by-

  • Height of individual
  • Colour of individual
  • Screening procedures
  • All the above
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18. Which of the following enzyme is secreted by intestinal mucosa that remain closely associated with the microvilli ? (A) Peptidase

  • and
  • Disaccharidase
  • Trypsin
  • Both
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19. Which of the following is absorbed by intestinal mucosa by active transport ?

  • Galactose
  • Glucose
  • Fructose
  • Both (A) and (B)
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20. A starving person consumes first-

  • Body fats
  • Body proteins
  • Vitamins
  • Stored glycogen
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