Mock Test For: NEET UG Biology: Biological Classification

Instructions:

1. This test contains 50 multiple-choice questions.
2. Select the most appropriate option for each question.
3. After selecting an option, click on "View Answer" to check the correct answer and its explanation.
4. Each question has a detailed explanation of the correct answer.
5. There is no time limit for this test, so take your time and answer all questions.
6. Once you have completed the test, you will see your score and can review your answers.
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Questions:

1/50

Which of the following characteristics is used to classify organisms into different kingdoms?

A) Presence of cell wall

B) Type of nutrition

C) Number of legs

D) Body color

View Answer:

The correct option is B) Type of nutrition.

Organisms are classified into different kingdoms based on various characteristics, including their mode of nutrition. For example, plants are classified into the Kingdom Plantae because they are autotrophic, while animals are classified into the Kingdom Animalia because they are heterotrophic.

2/50

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of the Kingdom Fungi?

A) Autotrophic nutrition

B) Presence of chlorophyll

C) Absence of chlorophyll

D) Cell wall made of cellulose

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The correct option is C) Absence of chlorophyll.

Fungi are heterotrophic organisms that lack chlorophyll, unlike plants. They obtain nutrients through absorption and play a vital role in decomposition and nutrient recycling in ecosystems.

3/50

Which of the following is a distinguishing characteristic of the Kingdom Protista?

A) Multicellularity

B) Presence of a nucleus

C) Ability to photosynthesize

D) Lack of cellular organization

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The correct option is B) Presence of a nucleus.

Protists are eukaryotic organisms that have a true nucleus and membrane-bound organelles. They exhibit a wide range of characteristics and can be unicellular, multicellular, autotrophic, or heterotrophic.

4/50

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of the Kingdom Animalia?

A) Autotrophic nutrition

B) Absence of cellular organization

C) Cell wall made of cellulose

D) Presence of specialized tissues

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The correct option is D) Presence of specialized tissues.

Animals are multicellular organisms with specialized tissues that perform specific functions. This distinguishes them from other kingdoms, such as Plantae and Fungi, which may lack such tissue differentiation.

5/50

Which of the following groups of organisms belong to the Kingdom Plantae?

A) Bacteria, archaea, and viruses

B) Mosses, ferns, and flowering plants

C) Mushrooms, molds, and yeasts

D) Amoeba, paramecium, and euglena

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The correct option is B) Mosses, ferns, and flowering plants.

Plants in the Kingdom Plantae include a variety of organisms such as mosses, ferns, gymnosperms, and angiosperms (flowering plants). These organisms are characterized by their ability to perform photosynthesis and have cell walls composed of cellulose.

6/50

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of the Kingdom Monera?

A) Presence of prokaryotic cells

B) Presence of a true nucleus

C) Multicellular organization

D) Heterotrophic mode of nutrition

View Answer:

The correct option is A) Presence of prokaryotic cells.

Organisms in the Kingdom Monera, such as bacteria and cyanobacteria, are characterized by the absence of a true nucleus and membrane-bound organelles. They are prokaryotic cells, unlike organisms in other kingdoms.

7/50

Which of the following is NOT a kingdom in the five-kingdom classification system?

A) Plantae

B) Fungi

C) Monera

D) Eubacteria

View Answer:

The correct option is D) Eubacteria.

Eubacteria are a group of bacteria classified under the Kingdom Monera in the five-kingdom classification system. The other kingdoms are Plantae, Animalia, Fungi, and Protista.

8/50

Which of the following is a common characteristic of organisms in the Kingdom Protista?

A) Presence of a nucleus

B) Multicellular organization

C) Autotrophic nutrition

D) Absence of cellular organelles

View Answer:

The correct option is A) Presence of a nucleus.

Organisms in the Kingdom Protista are eukaryotic and have a true nucleus, distinguishing them from prokaryotic organisms in the Kingdom Monera.

9/50

Which of the following groups of organisms belong to the Kingdom Fungi?

A) Mushrooms, molds, and yeasts

B) Ferns, mosses, and algae

C) Dogs, cats, and lions

D) Butterflies, bees, and ants

View Answer:

The correct option is A) Mushrooms, molds, and yeasts.

Fungi are a diverse group of organisms that includes mushrooms, molds, and yeasts. They are characterized by their heterotrophic mode of nutrition and cell walls made of chitin.

10/50

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of the Kingdom Plantae?

A) Heterotrophic mode of nutrition

B) Absence of cell walls

C) Presence of chlorophyll

D) Lack of differentiation into tissues

View Answer:

The correct option is C) Presence of chlorophyll.

Plants in the Kingdom Plantae are characterized by their ability to perform photosynthesis due to the presence of chlorophyll. This distinguishes them from other kingdoms that do not have this capability.

11/50

Which of the following is a distinguishing characteristic of the Kingdom Animalia?

A) Autotrophic nutrition

B) Presence of cell walls

C) Presence of specialized sensory organs

D) Lack of locomotion

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The correct option is C) Presence of specialized sensory organs.

Animals in the Kingdom Animalia have specialized sensory organs such as eyes, ears, and noses that allow them to respond to their environment. This distinguishes them from other kingdoms that lack such sensory structures.

12/50

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Kingdom Protista?

A) Presence of a true nucleus

B) Unicellular organization

C) Ability to photosynthesize

D) Multicellular organization

View Answer:

The correct option is D) Multicellular organization.

While some protists can be multicellular, the Kingdom Protista is mainly characterized by unicellular organisms with a true nucleus. Multicellularity is a characteristic seen in organisms of other kingdoms like Plantae and Animalia.

13/50

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of the Kingdom Plantae?

A) Heterotrophic nutrition

B) Presence of cell walls made of cellulose

C) Presence of specialized locomotory organs

D) Lack of differentiation into organs

View Answer:

The correct option is B) Presence of cell walls made of cellulose.

Plants in the Kingdom Plantae have cell walls made of cellulose, which provides structural support and protection. This is a distinguishing feature of plants compared to organisms in other kingdoms.

14/50

Which of the following groups of organisms belong to the Kingdom Animalia?

A) Amoeba, paramecium, and euglena

B) Fish, birds, and mammals

C) Mushrooms, molds, and yeasts

D) Ferns, mosses, and gymnosperms

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The correct option is B) Fish, birds, and mammals.

Animals in the Kingdom Animalia include a diverse range of organisms such as fish, birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians. They are characterized by their ability to move and respond to stimuli.

15/50

Which of the following is a common characteristic of organisms in the Kingdom Monera?

A) Presence of prokaryotic cells

B) Multicellular organization

C) Presence of a true nucleus

D) Absence of cell walls

View Answer:

The correct option is A) Presence of prokaryotic cells.

Organisms in the Kingdom Monera are characterized by the presence of prokaryotic cells, which lack a true nucleus and membrane-bound organelles. Bacteria and cyanobacteria are examples of organisms in this kingdom.

16/50

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of the Kingdom Plantae?

A) Heterotrophic nutrition

B) Presence of chlorophyll

C) Absence of cell walls

D) Unicellular organization

View Answer:

The correct option is B) Presence of chlorophyll.

Plants in the Kingdom Plantae possess chlorophyll, allowing them to undergo photosynthesis and produce their own food. This characteristic distinguishes them from other kingdoms, such as Animalia and Fungi.

17/50

Which of the following groups of organisms belong to the Kingdom Animalia?

A) Mammals, birds, and insects

B) Algae, mosses, and ferns

C) Bacteria, fungi, and protists

D) Archaea, viruses, and bacteria

View Answer:

The correct option is A) Mammals, birds, and insects.

Animals in the Kingdom Animalia include mammals, birds, insects, reptiles, amphibians, and fish. They are characterized by their ability to move, reproduce sexually, and possess specialized sensory organs.

18/50

Which of the following is a distinguishing characteristic of the Kingdom Fungi?

A) Presence of chlorophyll

B) Unicellular organization

C) Heterotrophic mode of nutrition

D) Presence of specialized tissues

View Answer:

The correct option is C) Heterotrophic mode of nutrition.

Fungi in the Kingdom Fungi are heterotrophic organisms that obtain nutrients by absorbing organic matter from their environment. They do not perform photosynthesis like plants in the Kingdom Plantae.

19/50

Which of the following is NOT a kingdom in the five-kingdom classification system?

A) Plantae

B) Animalia

C) Protista

D) Monera

View Answer:

The correct option is D) Monera.

In the five-kingdom classification system, the kingdoms are Plantae, Animalia, Protista, Fungi, and Monera. Monera refers to prokaryotic organisms such as bacteria and cyanobacteria.

20/50

Which of the following is a common characteristic of organisms in the Kingdom Monera?

A) Presence of prokaryotic cells

B) Multicellular organization

C) Presence of a true nucleus

D) Absence of cell walls

View Answer:

The correct option is A) Presence of prokaryotic cells.

Organisms in the Kingdom Monera are characterized by the presence of prokaryotic cells, which lack a true nucleus and membrane-bound organelles. They are unicellular or colonial and include bacteria and cyanobacteria.

21/50

Which of the following is a distinguishing characteristic of the Kingdom Animalia?

A) Presence of chlorophyll

B) Cell walls made of chitin

C) Heterotrophic mode of nutrition

D) Absence of locomotion

View Answer:

The correct option is C) Heterotrophic mode of nutrition.

Animals in the Kingdom Animalia are heterotrophic organisms, meaning they obtain nutrients by consuming other organisms. This mode of nutrition sets them apart from autotrophic organisms found in other kingdoms.

22/50

Which of the following groups of organisms belong to the Kingdom Plantae?

A) Fish, amphibians, and reptiles

B) Algae, mosses, and ferns

C) Flowering plants, gymnosperms, and ferns

D) Mammals, birds, and insects

View Answer:

The correct option is C) Flowering plants, gymnosperms, and ferns.

Plants in the Kingdom Plantae include a diverse range of organisms, from simple mosses and ferns to complex flowering plants (angiosperms) and gymnosperms. They are characterized by their ability to perform photosynthesis.

23/50

Which of the following is a common characteristic of organisms in the Kingdom Fungi?

A) Autotrophic mode of nutrition

B) Presence of specialized locomotory structures

C) Cell walls made of chitin

D) Unicellular organization

View Answer:

The correct option is C) Cell walls made of chitin.

Fungi in the Kingdom Fungi have cell walls made of chitin, which provides structural support and protection. They are heterotrophic organisms that obtain nutrients by absorbing organic matter from their surroundings.

24/50

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Kingdom Protista?

A) Presence of a true nucleus

B) Absence of cellular organization

C) Ability to photosynthesize

D) Unicellular organization

View Answer:

The correct option is B) Absence of cellular organization.

Protists in the Kingdom Protista can exhibit various levels of cellular organization, from unicellular forms to multicellular colonies. They are eukaryotic organisms with a true nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.

25/50

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of the Kingdom Plantae?

A) Heterotrophic nutrition

B) Presence of cell walls made of cellulose

C) Absence of specialized tissues

D) Lack of differentiation into organs

View Answer:

The correct option is B) Presence of cell walls made of cellulose.

Plants in the Kingdom Plantae have cell walls made of cellulose, which provides structural support and protection. This characteristic is important for distinguishing plants from other kingdoms.

26/50

Which of the following groups of organisms belong to the Kingdom Animalia?

A) Mosses, ferns, and algae

B) Insects, fish, and mammals

C) Mushrooms, molds, and yeasts

D) Bacteria, archaea, and viruses

View Answer:

The correct option is B) Insects, fish, and mammals.

Animals in the Kingdom Animalia include a wide range of organisms such as insects, fish, mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians. They are characterized by their ability to move and respond to stimuli.

27/50

Which of the following is a distinguishing characteristic of the Kingdom Fungi?

A) Presence of chlorophyll

B) Unicellular organization

C) Heterotrophic mode of nutrition

D) Presence of specialized locomotory organs

View Answer:

The correct option is C) Heterotrophic mode of nutrition.

Fungi in the Kingdom Fungi are heterotrophic organisms that obtain nutrients by absorbing organic matter from their environment. They do not perform photosynthesis like plants.

28/50

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Kingdom Protista?

A) Presence of a true nucleus

B) Unicellular organization

C) Lack of cellular organization

D) Ability to photosynthesize

View Answer:

The correct option is C) Lack of cellular organization.

Protists in the Kingdom Protista can exhibit various levels of cellular organization, from unicellular to multicellular forms. They are eukaryotic organisms with a true nucleus.

29/50

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of the Kingdom Plantae?

A) Absence of cell walls

B) Presence of chlorophyll

C) Lack of differentiation into organs

D) Heterotrophic mode of nutrition

View Answer:

The correct option is B) Presence of chlorophyll.

Plants in the Kingdom Plantae have chlorophyll, allowing them to perform photosynthesis and synthesize their own food. This characteristic is fundamental to their classification within the plant kingdom.

30/50

Which of the following groups of organisms belong to the Kingdom Animalia?

A) Algae, ferns, and mosses

B) Insects, mammals, and birds.

C) Bacteria, archaea, and viruses

D) Fungi, protists, and plants

View Answer:

The correct option is B) Insects, mammals, and birds.

Animals in the Kingdom Animalia encompass a diverse range of organisms including insects, mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish. They are characterized by their ability to move, respond to stimuli, and possess specialized sensory structures.

31/50

Which of the following is a distinguishing characteristic of the Kingdom Fungi?

A) Presence of chlorophyll

B) Unicellular organization

C) Heterotrophic mode of nutrition

D) Presence of specialized locomotory organs

View Answer:

The correct option is C) Heterotrophic mode of nutrition.

Fungi in the Kingdom Fungi are heterotrophic organisms that obtain nutrients through absorption. They do not perform photosynthesis like plants or possess locomotory organs typical of animals.

32/50

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Kingdom Protista?

A) Presence of a true nucleus

B) Unicellular organization

C) Lack of cellular organization

D) Ability to photosynthesize

View Answer:

The correct option is C) Lack of cellular organization.

Protists in the Kingdom Protista exhibit various levels of cellular organization, from unicellular to multicellular forms. They are eukaryotic organisms with a true nucleus.

33/50

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of the Kingdom Plantae?

A) Absence of cell walls

B) Presence of chlorophyll

C) Lack of differentiation into organs

D) Heterotrophic mode of nutrition

View Answer:

The correct option is B) Presence of chlorophyll.

Plants in the Kingdom Plantae have chlorophyll, allowing them to perform photosynthesis and synthesize their own food. This characteristic is fundamental to their classification within the plant kingdom.

34/50

Which of the following groups of organisms belong to the Kingdom Animalia?

A) Algae, ferns, and mosses

B) Insects, mammals, and birds

C) Bacteria, archaea, and viruses

D) Fungi, protists, and plants

View Answer:

The correct option is B) Insects, mammals, and birds.

Animals in the Kingdom Animalia encompass a wide range of organisms, including insects, mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish. They are characterized by their ability to move and respond to stimuli.

35/50

Which of the following is a distinguishing characteristic of the Kingdom Fungi?

A) Presence of chlorophyll

B) Unicellular organization

C) Heterotrophic mode of nutrition

D) Presence of specialized locomotory organs

View Answer:

The correct option is C) Heterotrophic mode of nutrition.

Fungi in the Kingdom Fungi are heterotrophic organisms that obtain nutrients through absorption. They do not perform photosynthesis like plants or possess locomotory organs typical of animals.

36/50

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Kingdom Protista?

A) Presence of a true nucleus

B) Unicellular organization

C) Lack of cellular organization

D) Ability to photosynthesize

View Answer:

The correct option is C) Lack of cellular organization.

Protists in the Kingdom Protista exhibit various levels of cellular organization, from unicellular to multicellular forms. They are eukaryotic organisms with a true nucleus.

37/50

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of the Kingdom Plantae?

A) Absence of cell walls

B) Presence of chlorophyll

C) Lack of differentiation into organs

D) Heterotrophic mode of nutrition

View Answer:

The correct option is B) Presence of chlorophyll.

Plants in the Kingdom Plantae have chlorophyll, allowing them to perform photosynthesis and synthesize their own food. This characteristic is fundamental to their classification within the plant kingdom.

38/50

Which of the following groups of organisms belong to the Kingdom Animalia?

A) Algae, ferns, and mosses

B) Insects, mammals, and birds

C) Bacteria, archaea, and viruses

D) Fungi, protists, and plants

View Answer:

The correct option is B) Insects, mammals, and birds.

Animals in the Kingdom Animalia encompass a wide range of organisms, including insects, mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish. They are characterized by their ability to move and respond to stimuli.

39/50

Which of the following is a distinguishing characteristic of the Kingdom Fungi?

A) Presence of chlorophyll

B) Unicellular organization

C) Heterotrophic mode of nutrition

D) Presence of specialized locomotory organs

View Answer:

The correct option is C) Heterotrophic mode of nutrition.

Fungi in the Kingdom Fungi are heterotrophic organisms that obtain nutrients through absorption. They do not perform photosynthesis like plants or possess locomotory organs typical of animals.

40/50

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Kingdom Protista?

A) Presence of a true nucleus

B) Unicellular organization

C) Lack of cellular organization

D) Ability to photosynthesize

View Answer:

The correct option is C) Lack of cellular organization.

Protists in the Kingdom Protista exhibit various levels of cellular organization, from unicellular to multicellular forms. They are eukaryotic organisms with a true nucleus.

41/50

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of the Kingdom Plantae?

A) Absence of cell walls

B) Presence of chlorophll.

C) Lack of differentiation into organs

D) Heterotrophic mode of nutrition

View Answer:

The correct option is B) Presence of chlorophyll.

Plants in the Kingdom Plantae have chlorophyll, allowing them to perform photosynthesis and synthesize their own food. This characteristic is fundamental to their classification within the plant kingdom.

42/50

Which of the following groups of organisms belong to the Kingdom Animalia?

A) Algae, ferns, and mosses

B) Insects, mammals, and birds

C) Bacteria, archaea, and viruses

D) Fungi, protists, and plants

View Answer:

The correct option is B) Insects, mammals, and birds.

Animals in the Kingdom Animalia encompass a wide range of organisms, including insects, mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish. They are characterized by their ability to move and respond to stimuli.

43/50

Which of the following is a distinguishing characteristic of the Kingdom Fungi?

A) Presence of chlorophyll

B) Unicellular organization

C) Heterotrophic mode of nutrition

D) Presence of specialized locomotory organs

View Answer:

The correct option is C) Heterotrophic mode of nutrition.

Fungi in the Kingdom Fungi are heterotrophic organisms that obtain nutrients through absorption. They do not perform photosynthesis like plants or possess locomotory organs typical of animals.

44/50

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Kingdom Protista?

A) Presence of a true nucleus

B) Unicellular organization

C) Lack of cellular organization

D) Ability to photosynthesize

View Answer:

The correct option is C) Lack of cellular organization.

Protists in the Kingdom Protista exhibit various levels of cellular organization, from unicellular to multicellular forms. They are eukaryotic organisms with a true nucleus.

45/50

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of the Kingdom Plantae?

A) Absence of cell walls

B) Presence of chlorophyll

C) Lack of differentiation into organs

D) Heterotrophic mode of nutrition

View Answer:

The correct option is B) Presence of chlorophyll.

Plants in the Kingdom Plantae have chlorophyll, allowing them to perform photosynthesis and synthesize their own food. This characteristic is fundamental to their classification within the plant kingdom.

46/50

Which of the following groups of organisms belong to the Kingdom Animalia?

A) Algae, ferns, and mosses

B) Insects, mammals, and birds

C) Bacteria, archaea, and viruses

D) Fungi, protists, and plants

View Answer:

The correct option is B) Insects, mammals, and birds.

Animals in the Kingdom Animalia encompass a wide range of organisms, including insects, mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish. They are characterized by their ability to move and respond to stimuli.

47/50

Which of the following is a distinguishing characteristic of the Kingdom Fungi?

A) Presence of chlorophyll

B) Unicellular organization

C) Heterotrophic mode of nutrition

D) Presence of specialized locomotory organs

View Answer:

The correct option is C) Heterotrophic mode of nutrition.

Fungi in the Kingdom Fungi are heterotrophic organisms that obtain nutrients through absorption. They do not perform photosynthesis like plants or possess locomotory organs typical of animals.

48/50

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Kingdom Protista?

A) Presence of a true nucleus

B) Unicellular organization

C) Lack of cellular organization

D) Ability to photosynthesize

View Answer:

The correct option is C) Lack of cellular organization.

Protists in the Kingdom Protista exhibit various levels of cellular organization, from unicellular to multicellular forms. They are eukaryotic organisms with a true nucleus.

49/50

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of the Kingdom Plantae?

A) Absence of cell walls

B) Presence of chlorophyll

C) Lack of differentiation into organs

D) Heterotrophic mode of nutrition

View Answer:

The correct option is B) Presence of chlorophyll.

Plants in the Kingdom Plantae have chlorophyll, allowing them to perform photosynthesis and synthesize their own food. This characteristic is fundamental to their classification within the plant kingdom.

50/50

Which of the following groups of organisms belong to the Kingdom Animalia?

A) Algae, ferns, and mosses

B) Insects, mammals, and birds

C) Bacteria, archaea, and viruses

D) Fungi, protists, and plants

View Answer:

The correct option is B) Insects, mammals, and birds.

Animals in the Kingdom Animalia encompass a wide range of organisms, including insects, mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish. They are characterized by their ability to move and respond to stimuli.

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