NEET Zoology Important & Repeated Questions 2027
25 question types that recur across NEET Paper-1 shifts (2022–2025). NEET rarely repeats a question verbatim — but it reuses these templates every session. Master the pattern, not the numbers.
Animal Kingdom
1. Chordata vs Vertebrata (A-R)
seen 2×20222025
Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : All vertebrates are chordates but all chordates are not vertebrate.
Reason (R) : The members of subphylum Vertebrata possess notochord during the embryonic period, the notochord is replaced by a cartilaginous or bony vertebral column in adults.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(1) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(2) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
(3) A is true but R is false
(4) A is false but R is true
2. Chordate vs non-chordate features
seen 2×20232024
The following are the statements about non-chordates :
A. Pharynx is perforated by gill slits.
B. Notochord is absent.
C. Central nervous system is dorsal.
D. Heart is dorsal if present.
E. Post anal tail is absent.
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
(1) B, C & D only
(2) A & C only
(3) A, B & D only
(4) B, D & E only
Structural Organisation in Animals
3. Connective tissue types
seen 3×20222023
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Ligaments are dense irregular tissue.
Statement II: Cartilage is dense regular tissue.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) Statement I is false but Statement II is true.
(2) Both Statement I and Statement II are true.
(3) Both Statement I and Statement II are false.
(4) Statement I is true but Statement II is false.
4. Structure-to-tissue match
seen 2×20222023
Match List I with List II.
List I
A. Mast cells
B. Inner surface of bronchiole
C. Blood
D. Tubular parts of nephron
List II
I. Ciliated epithelium
II. Areolar connective tissue
III. Cuboidal epithelium
IV. specialised connective tissue
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
(2) A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III
(3) A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
(4) A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
Breathing and Exchange of Gases
5. Respiratory volumes & capacities
seen 2×20232024
Match List I with List II :
List I
A. Expiratory capacity
B. Functional residual capacity
C. Vital capacity
D. Inspiratory capacity
List II
I. Expiratory reserve volume + Tidal volume + Inspiratory reserve volume
II. Tidal volume + Expiratory reserve volume
III. Tidal volume + Inspiratory reserve volume
IV. Expiratory reserve volume + Residual volume
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(1) A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
(2) A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-III
(3) A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
(4) A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
Body Fluids and Circulation
6. ECG wave match
seen 2×20232024
Match List I with List II :
List I
A. P wave
B. QRS complex
C. T wave
D. T-P gap
List II
I. Heart muscles are electrically silent
II. Depolarisation of ventricles
III. Depolarisation of atria
IV. Repolarisation of ventricles
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(1) A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III
(2) A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
(3) A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
(4) A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
Excretory Products and their Elimination
7. Nephron types (cortical vs juxta-medullary)
seen 2×20232024
Choose the correct statement given below regarding juxta medullary nephron.
(1) Juxta medullary nephrons outnumber the cortical nephrons.
(2) Juxta medullary nephrons are located in the columns of Bertini.
(3) Renal corpuscle of juxta medullary nephron lies in the outer portion of the renal medulla.
(4) Loop of Henle of juxta medullary nephron runs deep into medulla.
Locomotion and Movement
8. Joint types (match)
seen 2×20232024
Match List I with List II :
List I
A. Fibrous joints
B. Cartilaginous joints
C. Hinge joints
D. Ball and socket joints
List II
I. Adjacent vertebrae, limited movement
II. Humerus and Pectoral girdle, rotational movement
III. Skull, don't allow any movement
IV. Knee, help in locomotion
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(1) A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
(2) A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I
(3) A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
(4) A-III, B-III, C-I, D-IV
Neural Control and Coordination
9. Brain parts & functions
seen 2×2024
Match List I with List II :
List I
A. Pons
B. Hypothalamus
C. Medulla
D. Cerebellum
List II
I. Provides additional space for Neurons, regulates posture and balance
II. Controls respiration and gastric secretions
III. Connects different regions of the brain
IV. Neuro secretory cells
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(1) A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV
(2) A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
(3) A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
(4) A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
Chemical Coordination and Integration
10. Hormone-source match
seen 3×20232025
Match List - I with List - II.
List I: A. Heart B. Kidney C. Gastro-intestinal tract D. Adrenal Cortex
List II: I. Erythropoietin II. Aldosterone III. Atrial natriuretic factor IV. Secretin
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(1) A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV
(2) A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
(3) A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II
(4) A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
Human Reproduction
11. Spermatogenesis vs oogenesis
seen 3×20222025
Consider the following :
A. The reductive division for the human female gametogenesis starts earlier than that of the male gametogenesis.
B. The gap between the first meiotic division and the second meiotic division is much shorter for males compared to females.
C. The first polar body is associated with the formation of the primary oocyte.
D. Luteinizing Hormone (LH) surge leads to disintegration of the endometrium and onset of menstrual bleeding.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(1) A and B are true
(2) A and C are true
(3) B and D are true
(4) B and C are true
12. Menstrual cycle / menarche
seen 2×20232025
The first menstruation is called :
(1) Menopause
(2) Menarche
(3) Diapause
(4) Ovulation
13. Hormonal control of gametogenesis
seen 2×2024
Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R :
Assertion A : FSH acts upon ovarian follicles in female and Leydig cells in male.
Reason R : Growing ovarian follicles secrete estrogen in female while interstitial cells secrete androgen in male human being.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(1) A is false but R is true
(2) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(3) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
(4) A is true but R is false
Reproductive Health
14. Contraceptive methods classification
seen 3×202220232024
Which of the following is not a natural/traditional contraceptive method?
(1) Vaults
(2) Coitus interruptus
(3) Periodic abstinence
(4) Lactational amenorrhoea
15. IUD types (Lippe's loop)
seen 2×20222024
Match List I with List II :
List I
A. Non-medicated IUD
B. Copper releasing IUD
C. Hormone releasing IUD
D. Implants
List II
I. Multiload 375
II. Progestogens
III. Lippes loop
IV. LNG-20
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(1) A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
(2) A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV
(3) A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II
(4) A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
Principles of Inheritance and Variation
16. Inheritance probability calculation
seen 2×20222025
With the help of given pedigree, find out the probability for the birth of a child having no disease and being a carrier (has the disease mutation in one allele of the gene) in F3 generation.
(Pedigree shown across F0-F3 with symbols: Unaffected male, Affected male, Carrier female, Unaffected female, Affected female.)
(1) 1/4
(2) 1/2
(3) 1/8
(4) Zero

Molecular Basis of Inheritance
17. Template/coding strand & mRNA
seen 2×20232024
Which one is the correct product of DNA dependent RNA polymerase to the given template?
3'TACATGGCAAATATCCATTCA5'
(1) 5'ATGTACCGTTTATAGGTAAGT3'
(2) 5'AUGUACCGUUUAUAGGUAAGU3'
(3) 5'AUGUAAAGUUUAUAGGUAAGU3'
(4) 5'AUGUACCGUUUAUAGGGAAGU3'
Evolution
18. Homology vs analogy
seen 3×202220242025
Sweet potato and potato represent a certain type of evolution. Select the correct combination of terms to explain the evolution.
(1) Analogy, convergent
(2) Homology, divergent
(3) Homology, convergent
(4) Analogy, divergent
Human Health and Disease
19. Disease-pathogen match
seen 3×20232024
Match List I with List II :
List I
A. Common cold
B. Haemozoin
C. Widal test
D. Allergy
List II
I. Plasmodium
II. Typhoid
III. Rhinoviruses
IV. Dust mites
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(1) A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I
(2) A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I
(3) A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
(4) A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
20. Primary vs secondary lymphoid organs
seen 2×20242025
After maturation, in primary lymphoid organs, the lymphocytes migrate for interaction with antigens to secondary lymphoid organ(s) / tissue(s) like :
A. thymus B. bone marrow C. spleen D. lymph nodes E. Peyer's patches
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(1) B, C, D only
(2) A, B, C only
(3) E, A, B only
(4) C, D, E only
21. Innate vs acquired immunity
seen 2×20222025
Which of the following type of immunity is present at the time of birth and is a non-specific type of defence in the human body?
(1) Acquired Immunity
(2) Innate Immunity
(3) Cell-mediated Immunity
(4) Humoral Immunity
22. Drugs of abuse match
seen 2×20232024
Match List I with List II :
List I
A. Cocaine
B. Heroin
C. Morphine
D. Marijuana
List II
I. Effective sedative in surgery
II. Cannabis sativa
III. Erythroxylum
IV. Papaver somniferum
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(1) A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
(2) A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
(3) A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
(4) A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV
23. Autoimmune disorders
seen 2×20222024
Which of the following are Autoimmune disorders?
A. Myasthenia gravis
B. Rheumatoid arthritis
C. Gout
D. Muscular dystrophy
E. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
(1) C, D & E only
(2) A, B & D only
(3) A, B & E only
(4) B, C & E only
Microbes in Human Welfare
24. Microbial products (cyclosporin)
seen 2×20222025
Which of the following microbes is NOT involved in the preparation of household products?
A. Aspergillus niger
B. Lactobacillus
C. Trichoderma polysporum
D. Saccharomyces cerevisiae
E. Propionibacterium sharmanii
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(1) A and B only
(2) A and C only
(3) C and D only
(4) C and E only
Biotechnology: Principles and Processes
25. Cloning vector features
seen 2×20222023
Which of the following is not a cloning vector?
(1) Probe
(2) BAC
(3) YAC
(4) pBR322