NEET Zoology Locomotion and Movement PYQ Analysis 2020–2026: Topic-wise Trends & Practice
Locomotion and Movement (NEET Zoology): 24 questions in 2020–2026, 6.2% of the subject. Topic-wise trends, difficulty split, repeated topics and PYQ practice.
Edurack Team
October 13, 2026
Locomotion and Movement gave 24 of the 388 NEET Zoology questions asked between 2020 and 2026 (Re-NEET 2026 included). That is 6.2% of the subject and the #9 chapter out of 16 by weightage, about 3 questions per paper. It peaked at 5 in NEET 2021.
Of the 24 questions tagged for difficulty, 21% were easy, 71% medium and 8% hard, so this is mostly medium-level questions that reward practice beyond one-line facts.
Its weight has stayed steady: 3.3 questions per paper in 2020–2022 and 3 across 2025, 2026 and Re-NEET 2026.
Year-wise questions from Locomotion and Movement
| Paper | Questions |
|---|---|
| NEET 2020 | 1 |
| NEET 2021 | 5 |
| NEET 2022 | 4 |
| NEET 2023 | 2 |
| NEET 2024 | 3 |
| NEET 2025 | 1 |
| NEET 2026 | 3 |
| Re-NEET 2026 | 5 |
Difficulty split
| Level | Questions | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Easy | 5 | 21% |
| Medium | 17 | 71% |
| Hard | 2 | 8% |
Topic-wise analysis
Every topic tagged under Locomotion and Movement, most-asked first. "Papers" is the number of the 8 papers in which the topic appeared.
| Topic | Total Qs | Easy | Medium | Hard | Papers | Asked in |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disorder of Muscular and Skeletal System | 7 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025 and 2026 |
| Joints (Fibrous, Cartilaginous, etc.) | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2026 |
| Mechanism of Muscle Contraction (Sliding Filament Theory of Muscle Contraction) | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 2021, 2023, 2026 and Re-NEET 2026 |
| Skeletal System (Appendicular Skeleton) | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2020, 2021 and Re-NEET 2026 |
| Skeletal System (Axial skeleton) | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2021 and Re-NEET 2026 |
| Types of Movement (Flagellar Movements) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Re-NEET 2026 |
| Types of Muscle (Cardiac Muscle) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2024 |
| Types of Muscle (Smooth Muscle) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2021 |
Which topics matter most
Most-tested topics
- Disorder of Muscular and Skeletal System: 7 Qs
- Joints (Fibrous, Cartilaginous, etc.): 4 Qs
- Mechanism of Muscle Contraction (Sliding Filament Theory of Muscle Contraction): 4 Qs
- Skeletal System (Appendicular Skeleton): 3 Qs
- Skeletal System (Axial skeleton): 3 Qs
Topics that keep coming back
These appeared in three or more different papers:
- Disorder of Muscular and Skeletal System: 5 papers (2021, 2022, 2024, 2025 and 2026)
- Joints (Fibrous, Cartilaginous, etc.): 4 papers (2022, 2023, 2024 and 2026)
- Mechanism of Muscle Contraction (Sliding Filament Theory of Muscle Contraction): 4 papers (2021, 2023, 2026 and Re-NEET 2026)
- Skeletal System (Appendicular Skeleton): 3 papers (2020, 2021 and Re-NEET 2026)
What the latest papers asked
Topics from NEET 2026 and Re-NEET 2026:
- Disorder of Muscular and Skeletal System
- Joints (Fibrous, Cartilaginous, etc.)
- Mechanism of Muscle Contraction (Sliding Filament Theory of Muscle Contraction)
- Skeletal System (Appendicular Skeleton)
- Skeletal System (Axial skeleton)
- Types of Movement (Flagellar Movements)
Where the hard questions came from
- Disorder of Muscular and Skeletal System: 1 hard of 7
- Joints (Fibrous, Cartilaginous, etc.): 1 hard of 4
How to use this data
- Start with the 4 recurring topics above. They account for 18 of the chapter's 24 questions (75%).
- Re-solve the 6 topics from NEET 2026 and Re-NEET 2026, since they show the current style of questions.
- Then attempt the chapter's past questions under a timer and note which topics cost you marks.
Practise Locomotion and Movement PYQs
Solve every Locomotion and Movement question from 2020–2026 with solutions on Edurack:
- Practise Locomotion and Movement PYQs
- See the full Locomotion and Movement blueprint page
- NEET Zoology PYQ analysis: all chapters
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- Human Health and Disease: #8 in Zoology, 25 questions
- Reproductive Health: #10 in Zoology, 23 questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions came from Locomotion and Movement in NEET 2020–2026?
Locomotion and Movement contributed 24 NEET Zoology questions across the 8 papers from 2020–2026, which is 6.2% of the subject.
Which topics of Locomotion and Movement are asked most often?
The most-tested topics are Disorder of Muscular and Skeletal System: 7 Qs, Joints (Fibrous, Cartilaginous, etc.): 4 Qs and Mechanism of Muscle Contraction (Sliding Filament Theory of Muscle Contraction): 4 Qs.
Is Locomotion and Movement easy or difficult in NEET?
Of 24 difficulty-tagged questions, 21% were easy, 71% medium and 8% hard.
Was Locomotion and Movement asked in NEET 2026?
Yes. It had 3 questions in NEET 2026 and 5 questions in Re-NEET 2026.