Match List I with List II related to embryonic development at various months of pregnancy: List-I A. The foetus movement starts and hair appears on the head B. The foetus develops limbs and digits C. The foetus develops external genital organs D. The foetus body is covered with fine hair; eyelids separate and eyelashes are formed List-II (I) 24 weeks of pregnancy (II) 20 weeks of pregnancy (III) 8 weeks of pregnancy (IV) 12 weeks of pregnancy Choose the correct answer from the options given below: (NEET 2026)
Answer: (B) A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I. Answer: (B) A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I Solution: NCERT timeline: first foetal movements and hair on the head appear in the fifth month, i.e.
- A.A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I
- B.A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I✓
- C.A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
- D.A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I
Correct Answer
(B) A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
Solution & Explanation
Answer: (B) A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I Solution: NCERT timeline: first foetal movements and hair on the head appear in the fifth month, i.e. ~20 weeks (A-II); limbs and digits develop by the end of the second month, i.e. ~8 weeks (B-III); external genital organs are well-developed by the end of 12 weeks (C-IV); the body is covered with fine hair and eyelids separate with eyelashes formed by ~24 weeks (D-I). This matches option B. NCERT Reference: Ch 2, p.38, line 17 — "the head are usually observed during the fifth month. By the end of about"