NEET Biological Classification PYQ practice sheet

9 previous-year NEET Botany questions from Biological Classification, newest papers first. Biological Classification carries 13 of the Botany questions in NEET 2020 to 2026, so this is a good place to test yourself after revising the chapter. Marking: +4 correct, −1 wrong.

1. 1.

   RE-NEET 2026

   Symbiotic association between fungi and algae are called ________.

   • (A)
     sponges
   • (B)
     lichens
   • (C)
     chrysophytes
   • (D)
     mycorrhiza
2. 2.

   RE-NEET 2026

   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 :

   • (A)
     A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
   • (B)
     A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
   • (C)
     A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
   • (D)
     A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
3. 3.

   RE-NEET 2026

   Which of the following is not a prokaryote?

   • (A)
     Mycoplasma
   • (B)
     Bacteria
   • (C)
     Fungi
   • (D)
     Blue green algae
4. 4.

   RE-NEET 2026

   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 :

   • (A)
     A-II, B-III, C-I
   • (B)
     A-II, B-I, C-III
   • (C)
     A-I, B-III, C-II
   • (D)
     A-III, B-II, C-I
5. 5.

   NEET 2026

   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:

   • (A)
     A, B, C, D and E
   • (B)
     A, B, D and E only
   • (C)
     B, C and D only
   • (D)
     A, B and E only
6. 6.

   NEET 2024

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

   • (A)
     Morphology of mycelium
   • (B)
     Mode of nutrition
   • (C)
     Mode of spore formation
   • (D)
     Fruiting body
7. 7.

   NEET 2024

   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:

   • (A)
     A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
   • (B)
     A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
   • (C)
     A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
   • (D)
     A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
8. 8.

   NEET 2021

   Which of the following statements is correct ?

   • (A)
     Organisms that depend on living plants are called saprophytes.
   • (B)
     Fusion of two cells is called Karyogamy.
   • (C)
     Some of the organisms can fix atmospheric nitrogen in specialized cells called sheath cells.
   • (D)
     Fusion of protoplasms between two motile or non-motile gametes is called plasmogamy.
9. 9.

   NEET 2020

   Which of the following is correct about viroids?

   • (A)
     They have RNA with protein coat.
   • (B)
     They have free RNA without protein coat.
   • (C)
     They have DNA with protein coat.
   • (D)
     They have free DNA without protein coat.