A Set of Zoology CEE-5
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another set of 40 Zoology MCQs designed for the CEE (NEB) Entrance Exam in Nepal. This set includes a mix of easy, moderate, and hard questions.
1. Which of the following is an example of a cartilaginous fish?
a) Salmon
b) Shark
c) Cod
d) Trout
2. The term "homeostasis" refers to:
a) The process of cellular respiration
b) The maintenance of a stable internal environment
c) The process of digestion in animals
d) The movement of water across membranes
3. Which structure in the human body is responsible for producing sound?
a) Pharynx
b) Larynx
c) Trachea
d) Nasal cavity
4. Which of the following is a function of the large intestine?
a) Absorption of nutrients
b) Absorption of water
c) Digestion of proteins
d) Secretion of bile
5. Which of the following animals is a herbivore?
a) Lion
b) Cow
c) Owl
d) Eagle
6. Which type of circulatory system do humans have?
a) Open circulatory system
b) Closed circulatory system
c) Double circulatory system
d) Simple circulatory system
7. The main site for the exchange of gases in the human respiratory system is the:
a) Trachea
b) Bronchi
c) Alveoli
d) Larynx
8. Which structure of the cell controls the movement of substances into and out of the cell?
a) Nucleus
b) Ribosome
c) Cell membrane
d) Cytoplasm
9. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of amphibians?
a) They lay eggs in water
b) They have smooth, moist skin
c) They are warm-blooded
d) They undergo metamorphosis
10. In humans, the blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the body is:
a) Pulmonary artery
b) Pulmonary vein
c) Aorta
d) Jugular vein
11. Which of the following is a characteristic of reptiles?
a) They have feathers
b) They are cold-blooded
c) They give live birth
d) They have a four-chambered heart
12. The structure that controls the rate of heartbeat in humans is:
a) Medulla
b) Hypothalamus
c) Sinoatrial node
d) Cerebellum
13. The term "biodiversity" refers to:
a) The study of interactions between organisms and their environment
b) The variety of living organisms in a specific area
c) The movement of animals between ecosystems
d) The conservation of rare species
14. Which of the following is the functional unit of the lung where gas exchange takes place?
a) Bronchi
b) Alveoli
c) Diaphragm
d) Trachea
15. The process by which plants lose water through their leaves is called:
a) Respiration
b) Transpiration
c) Photosynthesis
d) Osmosis
16. Which of the following is a primary function of the skeletal system?
a) Regulation of body temperature
b) Protection of internal organs
c) Transport of nutrients
d) Detoxification of harmful substances
17. Which of the following blood cells is responsible for carrying oxygen?
a) White blood cells
b) Red blood cells
c) Platelets
d) Neutrophils
18. The part of the brain responsible for regulating basic life functions, such as heartbeat and breathing, is the:
a) Cerebrum
b) Cerebellum
c) Medulla oblongata
d) Hypothalamus
19. The group of animals that includes insects, spiders, and crustaceans is called:
a) Mollusca
b) Arthropoda
c) Chordata
d) Annelida
20. Which of the following is the outermost layer of the skin?
a) Dermis
b) Epidermis
c) Subcutaneous layer
d) Hypodermis
21. Which of the following is responsible for blood clotting?
a) Red blood cells
b) White blood cells
c) Platelets
d) Plasma
22. Which part of the brain controls balance and coordination?
a) Cerebrum
b) Medulla oblongata
c) Cerebellum
d) Thalamus
23. The process by which cells convert glucose into energy in the presence of oxygen is known as:
a) Fermentation
b) Photosynthesis
c) Glycolysis
d) Cellular respiration
24. The structure in the human eye that focuses light onto the retina is the:
a) Pupil
b) Cornea
c) Lens
d) Retina
25. The hormone responsible for regulating the body’s metabolism is:
a) Insulin
b) Thyroxine
c) Adrenaline
d) Cortisol
26. Which of the following is a characteristic of birds?
a) They have gills for respiration
b) They lay eggs with soft shells
c) They have a four-chambered heart
d) They are cold-blooded
27. The part of the eye that contains photoreceptor cells is:
a) Cornea
b) Retina
c) Iris
d) Lens
28. Which of the following is responsible for carrying nerve impulses in the human body?
a) Epithelial cells
b) Muscle cells
c) Neurons
d) Bone cells
29. Which of the following types of animals are characterized by having an exoskeleton made of chitin?
a) Mollusks
b) Arthropods
c) Amphibians
d) Reptiles
30. The process by which a cell divides into two identical daughter cells is called:
a) Meiosis
b) Mitosis
c) Fertilization
d) Binary fission
31. Which of the following animals is an example of an endotherm?
a) Frog
b) Shark
c) Elephant
d) Lizard
32. Which of the following cells are involved in the immune response by producing antibodies?
a) Red blood cells
b) Lymphocytes
c) Platelets
d) Erythrocytes
33. The process by which an animal sheds its exoskeleton to grow is called:
a) Metamorphosis
b) Molting
c) Regeneration
d) Hibernation
34. The part of the brain responsible for regulating emotions and behavior is the:
a) Cerebellum
b) Medulla oblongata
c) Hypothalamus
d) Cerebrum
35. Which of the following is true about amphibians?
a) They live exclusively on land
b) They have a dry, scaly skin
c) They are warm-blooded
d) They have a three-chambered heart
36. Which part of the human brain is responsible for controlling voluntary muscle movements?
a) Cerebellum
b) Brainstem
c) Medulla
d) Cerebrum
37. Which of the following is a common characteristic of all vertebrates?
a) Exoskeleton
b) Backbone
c) Bilateral symmetry
d) External fertilization
38. Which of the following is an example of a placental mammal?
a) Kangaroo
b) Duck-billed platypus
c) Dolphin
d) Koala
39. The process of protein synthesis occurs at which cellular structure?
a) Nucleus
b) Ribosomes
c) Mitochondria
d) Golgi apparatus
40. The primary function of the lymphatic system is to:
a) Carry oxygen to tissues
b) Transport nutrients to cells
c) Protect the body from infections
d) Remove waste products from the body
Answer Key:
- b) Shark
- b) The maintenance of a stable internal environment
- b) Larynx
- b) Absorption of water
- b) Cow
- b) Closed circulatory system
- c) Alveoli
- c) Cell membrane
- c) They are warm-blooded
- c) Aorta
- b) They are cold-blooded
- c) Sinoatrial node
- b) The variety of living organisms in a specific area
- b) Alveoli
- b) Transpiration
16. b) Protection of internal organs
17. b) Red blood cells
18. c) Medulla oblongata
19. b) Arthropoda
20. b) Epidermis
21. c) Platelets
22. c) Cerebellum
23. d) Cellular respiration
24. c) Lens
25. b) Thyroxine
26. c) They have a four-chambered heart
27. b) Retina
28. c) Neurons
29. b) Arthropods
30. b) Mitosis
31. c) Elephant
32. b) Lymphocytes
33. b) Molting
34. c) Hypothalamus
35. d) They have a three-chambered heart
36. d) Cerebrum
37. b) Backbone
38. c) Dolphin
39. b) Ribosomes
40. c) Protect the body from infections
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