Biology · Neural Control and Coordination · NEET
| Brain region | Forebrain | Hindbrain |
| Size | Largest part of the brain | Much smaller than cerebrum |
| Main function | Thinking, memory, intelligence, voluntary movement, sensory processing | Posture, balance and smooth coordination of movement |
| Special feature | Two hemispheres joined by corpus callosum; outer cerebral cortex (grey matter) | Folded surface gives extra space for neurons |
| Starts movement? | Yes, commands voluntary movement | No, only fine-tunes and balances it |
No. They only sound alike. The cerebrum is the large, folded top part of the brain that fills most of the skull and controls thinking, memory, speech and voluntary actions. The cerebellum is a much smaller part sitting below and behind the cerebrum. Its main job is to keep posture and balance steady. Different size, different position, different work.
NCERT places them in different brain regions. The cerebrum belongs to the FOREBRAIN (along with thalamus and hypothalamus). The cerebellum belongs to the HINDBRAIN (along with pons and medulla oblongata). NEET loves this pairing, so memorise: cerebrum = forebrain, cerebellum = hindbrain.
The cerebrum is the largest part of the human brain. The cerebellum is much smaller. The two cerebral hemispheres of the cerebrum are joined by a nerve fibre tract called the corpus callosum. The cerebellum has its own surface but does not have this corpus callosum feature.
Both help movement but in different ways. The cerebrum starts and commands voluntary movements (you decide to lift your hand). The cerebellum does not start the movement; it fine-tunes it so the movement is smooth and balanced, and it keeps posture steady. Think: cerebrum orders, cerebellum coordinates.
In the cerebrum. Its outer layer, the cerebral cortex (grey matter), handles thinking, memory, learning, intelligence, and processing of sensory and motor information. The cerebellum is not the seat of memory or intelligence; it manages balance and coordination.
Given below are two statements: Statement I: The cerebral hemispheres are connected by a nerve tract known as corpus callosum. Statement II: The brain stem consists of the medulla oblongata, pons and cerebrum. Choose the most appropriate answer:
Match List I with List II: A. Pons B. Hypothalamus C. Medulla D. Cerebellum I. Provides additional space for neurons, regulates posture and balance II. Controls respiration and gastric secretions III. Connects different regions of the brain IV. Neurosecretory cells
Try the real previous-year questions from this chapter — each with the answer and a full solution.
The cerebrum is the largest forebrain part and controls thinking, memory and voluntary movement. The cerebellum is a smaller hindbrain part that controls posture and balance.
The cerebrum is the largest part of the human brain. The cerebellum is much smaller and lies below and behind the cerebrum.
No. The cerebellum is part of the hindbrain, along with the pons and medulla oblongata. The cerebrum is the part in the forebrain.
The two cerebral hemispheres of the cerebrum are connected by a band of nerve fibres called the corpus callosum.
Yes. The cerebellum regulates posture and balance and helps make voluntary movements smooth. It does not start the movement; the cerebrum does that.
