Year-wise Weightage (2015–2026)

2026 vs 2025: +8 more questions vs 2025

YearQuestions AskedMarks
2026936
202514
202428
202328
2022312
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2021312
202028
2019832
2018936
2017520
20161248
2015
Q1
NEET 2016 Phase 1 · NEET 2016 Phase 2Eubacteria

Which one of the following statements is wrong?

Q2
NEET 2016 Phase 2 · NEET 2018Protozoa algae

Select the wrong statement :

Q3
NEET 2016 Phase 2 · NEET 2018Eubacteria

Select the wrong statement

Q4
NEET 2016 Phase 2Archaebacteria

Methanogens belong to

Q5
NEET 2016 Phase 1Archaebacteria

The primitive prokaryotes responsible for the production of biogas from the dung of ruminant animals, include the:

Q6
NEET 2016 Phase 1 · NEET 2019 OdishaArchaebacteria

Which of the following statements about methanogens is not correct?

Q7
NEET 2016 Phase 1Protista

Chrysophytes, Euglenoids, Dinoflagellates and Slime moulds are included in the kingdom:

Q8
NEET 2016 Phase 2 · NEET 2018Chrysophytes

Select the wrong statement.

Q9
NEET 2016 Phase 2Fungi general

Which one of the following is wrong for fungi?

Q10
NEET 2016 Phase 1Fungi general

One of the major components of cell wall of most fungi is:

Q11
NEET 2016 Phase 1Viroids lichens

Which of the following would appear as the pioneer organisms on bare rocks?

Q12
NEET 2016 Phase 1 · NEET 2016 Phase 2Viroids lichens

Which of the following statements is wrong for viroids?

Q13
NEET 2017

Which of the following components provides sticky character to the bacterial cell?

Q14
NEET 2017Archaebacteria

Which of the following are found in extreme saline conditions?

Q15
NEET 2017Eubacteria

Which among the following are the smallest living cells, known without a definite cell wall, pathogenic to plants as well as animals and can survive without oxygen?

Q16
NEET 2017 · NEET 2018 · NEET 2019 · NEET 2019 Odisha · NEET 2020 · NEET 2021 · NEET 2023 Phase 1Viroids lichens

Which of the following statements is correct

Q17
NEET 2017Viroids lichens

Viroids differ from viruses in having :

Q18
NEET 2018 · ReNEET 2026Kingdom criteria

Which of the following is not a prokaryote?

Q19
NEET 2018 · ReNEET 2026Kingdom criteria

Which among the following is not a prokaryote?

Q20
NEET 2018Chrysophytes

Which of the following organisms are known as chief producers in the oceans?

Q21
NEET 2018Protozoa algae

Ciliates differ from all other protozoans in

Q22
NEET 2018Fungal classes

After karyogamy followed by meiosis, spores are produced exogenously in

Q23
NEET 2019Fungi general

Match Column I with Column II: Column I (a) Saprophyte (b) Parasite (c) Lichens (d) Mycorrhiza Column II (i) Symbiotic association of fungi with plant roots (ii) Decomposition of dead organic materials (iii) Living on living plants or animals (iv) Symbiotic association of algae and fungi Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Q24
NEET 2019 Odisha · NEET 2022Eubacteria

Which of the following is a correct statement?

Q25
NEET 2019 OdishaArchaebacteria

Match the organisms in Column I with their habitats in Column II: Column I (a) Halophiles (b) Thermoacidophiles (c) Methanogens (d) Cyanobacteria Column II (i) Hot springs (ii) Aquatic environment (iii) Guts of ruminants (iv) Salty area Select the correct answer from the options given below:

Q26
NEET 2019 · NEET 2019 Odisha · NEET 2021 · ReNEET 2026Fungal classes

Which of the following statements is incorrect?

Q27
NEET 2019 · NEET 2019 Odisha · NEET 2021 · ReNEET 2026Viruses

Which of the following statements is incorrect?

Q28
NEET 2019 OdishaViroids lichens

Mad cow disease in cattle is caused by an organism which has :-

Q29
NEET 2020Viroids lichens

Which of the following is correct about viroids?

Q30
NEET 2022Eubacteria

Given below are two statements: Statement I: Mycoplasma can pass through less than 1 micron filter size. Statement II: Mycoplasma are bacteria with a cell wall. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Q31
NEET 2022Fungal classes

Identify the asexual reproductive structure associated with Penicillium:

Q32
NEET 2023 Phase 1Viruses

Given below are two statements: Statement I: RNA mutates at a faster rate. Statement II: Viruses having RNA genome and shorter life span mutate and evolve faster. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Q33
NEET 2024Fungal classes

Which one of the following is not a criterion for classification of fungi?

Q34
NEET 2024Fungal classes

Match List I with List II: List I A. Rhizopus B. Ustilago C. Puccinia D. Agaricus List II I. Mushroom II. Smut fungus III. Bread mould IV. Rust fungus Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Q35
NEET 2025Kingdom criteria

Each of the following characteristics represent a Kingdom proposed by Whittaker. Arrange the following in increasing order of complexity of body organization. A. Multicellular heterotrophs with cell wall made of chitin. B. Heterotrophs with tissue/organ/organ system level of body organization. C. Prokaryotes with cell wall made of polysaccharides and amino acids. D. Eukaryotic autotrophs with tissue/organ level of body organization. E. Eukaryotes with cellular body organization. Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

Q36
ReNEET 2026Fungi general

Match List-I with List-II: List-I A. Fusion of protoplasms between gametes B. Fusion of two nuclei C. Generation of haploid spores List-II I. Meiosis II. Plasmogamy III. Karyogamy Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Q37
ReNEET 2026Viroids lichens

Symbiotic association between fungi and algae are called ________.

Q38
NEET 2026 (1)Kingdom criteria

The main criteria used for Five Kingdom Classification proposed By R.H. Whittaker (1969) included : A. Cell structure B. Body organization C. Presence of flagellum D. Reproduction E. Phylogenetic relationships Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

Q39
ReNEET 2026Viroids lichens

Mad cow disease is caused by _______.

Q40
ReNEET 2026Bacterial shapes

Match List-I with List-II: List-I A. Spherical B. Rod C. Comma D. Spirillum List-II I. Vibrio II. Cocci III. Spirilla IV. Bacilli Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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