NEET Locomotion and Movement PYQ practice sheet

19 previous-year NEET Zoology questions from Locomotion and Movement, newest papers first. Locomotion and Movement carries 24 of the Zoology 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

   The number of vertebrae in a human is ________.

   • (A)
     12
   • (B)
     26
   • (C)
     206
   • (D)
     7
2. 2.

   RE-NEET 2026

   Which of the following represents the correct sequence of arrangement of bones in the lower limb of humans?

   • (A)
     Femur-tarsal-patella-tibia
   • (B)
     Femur-patella-tibia-tarsal
   • (C)
     Femur-tibia-patella-tarsal
   • (D)
     Patella-femur-tibia-tarsal
3. 3.

   RE-NEET 2026

   Muscle contraction is initiated by a signal sent by the central nervous system by the release of _____ .

   • (A)
     acetyl coenzyme A
   • (B)
     cyclic adenine monophosphate
   • (C)
     cyclic guanine monophosphate
   • (D)
     acetyl choline
4. 4.

   RE-NEET 2026

   Which of the following is the correct order of arrangement of vertebrate column from the head to toe?

   • (A)
     Cervical vertebra, lumbar vertebra, thoracic vertebra, sacrum
   • (B)
     Sacrum, lumbar vertebra, thoracic vertebra, cervical vertebra
   • (C)
     Cervical vertebra, thoracic vertebra, lumbar vertebra, sacrum
   • (D)
     Cervical vertebra, thoracic vertebra, sacrum, lumbar vertebra
5. 5.

   NEET 2026

   Choose the correct statements regarding muscle contraction. A. A motor neuron carries a signal sent by the Central Nervous System (CNS) to the sarcolemma of the muscle fibre. B. The neural signal generates an action potential which causes the release of $\mathrm{Ca^{++}}$ into sarcoplasm. C. Increase in $\mathrm{Ca^{++}}$ inactivates the actin for breaking cross bridges. D. Actin binds to the myosin head to form a cross bridge. E. Shortening of sarcomere takes place, by pulling actin filaments towards the centre of 'A' band. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

   NEET 2026

   Which of the following statements are correct with reference to human endoskeleton? A. Human skull is monocondylic. B. The joint between any two adjoining vertebrae is a cartilaginous joint. C. In human beings, the number of cervical vertebrae is seven. D. All ribs except the last 2 pairs are bicephalic. E. The occipital bone of skull is articulated with atlas vertebra. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

   • (A)
     B and E only
   • (B)
     A, B and D only
   • (C)
     C, D and E only
   • (D)
     B, C and E only
7. 7.

   NEET 2026

   Match List I with List II related to muscular/skeletal system: List I: A. Tetany, B. Arthritis, C. Myasthenia gravis, D. Muscular dystrophy List II: (I) Inflammation of joints, (II) Autoimmune disorder affecting neuromuscular junction, (III) Wild contraction in muscle due to low $\mathrm{Ca^{++}}$ in body fluid, (IV) Progressive degeneration of skeletal muscle Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

   NEET 2024

   Three type of muscles are given as a, b and c. Identify the correct matching pair along with their location in human body. The figure shows (a) striated, unbranched cylindrical fibres, (b) spindle-shaped fibres without striations, and (c) branched striated fibres with dark intercalated discs.

   • (A)
     (a) Skeletal - Biceps; (b) Involuntary - Intestine; (c) Smooth - Heart.
   • (B)
     (a) Smooth - Toes; (b) Skeletal - Legs; (c) Cardiac - Heart.
   • (C)
     (a) Skeletal - Triceps; (b) Smooth - Stomach; (c) Cardiac - Heart.
   • (D)
     (a) Involuntary - Nose tip; (b) Skeletal - Bone; (c) Cardiac - Heart.
9. 9.

   NEET 2024

   Match List I with List II: List I: A. Fibrous joints, B. Cartilaginous joints, C. Hinge, D. Ball and socket joints List II: I. Adjacent vertebrae, limited movement, II. Humerus and pectoral girdle, rotational movement, III. Skull, don't allow any movement, IV. Knee, help in locomotion Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

   • (A)
     A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
   • (B)
     A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
   • (C)
     A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
   • (D)
     A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I
10. 10.

    NEET 2023

    Match List I with List II. | List I (Type of Joint) | List II (Found between) | |---|---| | A. Cartilaginous Joint | I. Between flat skull bones | | B. Ball and Socket Joint | II. Between adjacent vertebrae in vertebral column | | C. Fibrous Joint | III. Between carpal and metacarpal of thumb | | D. Saddle Joint | IV. Between Humerus and Pectoral girdle | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

    • (A)
      A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I
    • (B)
      A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
    • (C)
      A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
    • (D)
      A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II
11. 11.

    NEET 2023

    Which of the following statements are correct regarding skeletal muscle? A. Muscle bundles are held together by collagenous connective tissue layer called fascicle. B. Sarcoplasmic reticulum of muscle fibre is a store house of calcium ions. C. Striated appearance of skeletal muscle fibre is due to distribution pattern of actin and myosin proteins. D. M line is considered as functional unit of contraction called sarcomere. Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

    • (A)
      C and D only
    • (B)
      A, B and C only
    • (C)
      B and C only
    • (D)
      A, C and D only
12. 12.

    NEET 2022

    Which of the following is present between the adjacent bones of the vertebral column?

    • (A)
      Smooth muscle
    • (B)
      Intercalated discs
    • (C)
      Cartilage
    • (D)
      Areolar tissue
13. 13.

    NEET 2022

    Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Osteoporosis is characterised by decreased bone mass and increased chances of fractures. Reason (R): Common cause of osteoporosis is increased levels of estrogen. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

    • (A)
      (A) is not correct but (R) is correct
    • (B)
      Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
    • (C)
      Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
    • (D)
      (A) is correct but (R) is not correct
14. 14.

    NEET 2022

    Which of the following is a correct match for disease and its symptoms?

    • (A)
      Muscular dystrophy - An auto immune disorder causing progressive degeneration of skeletal muscle
    • (B)
      Arthritis - Inflamed joints
    • (C)
      Tetany - high $\mathrm{Ca^{2+}}$ level causing rapid spasms
    • (D)
      Myasthenia gravis - Genetic disorder resulting in weakening and paralysis of skeletal muscle
15. 15.

    NEET 2021

    Which of the following statements wrongly represents the nature of smooth muscle ?

    • (A)
      These muscle have no striations
    • (B)
      They are involuntary muscles
    • (C)
      Communication among the cells is performed by intercalated discs
    • (D)
      These muscles are present in the wall of blood vessels
16. 16.

    NEET 2021

    Chronic auto immune disorder affecting neuro muscular junction leading to fatigue, weakening and paralysis of skeletal muscle is called as :

    • (A)
      Arthritis
    • (B)
      Gout
    • (C)
      Myasthenia gravis
    • (D)
      Muscular dystrophy
17. 17.

    NEET 2021

    Match List - I with List - II. Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

    • (A)
      (a)-(i), (b)-(iii), (c)-(ii), (d)-(iv)
    • (B)
      (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)
    • (C)
      (a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)
    • (D)
      (a)-(iv), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(i)
18. 18.

    NEET 2021

    During muscular contraction which of the following events occur ? (a) 'H' zone disappears (b) 'A' band widens (c) 'I' band reduces in width (d) Myosine hydrolyzes ATP, releasing the ADP and Pi (e) Z-lines attached to actins are pulled inwards Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

    • (A)
      (b), (c), (d), (e) only
    • (B)
      (a), (c), (d), (e) only
    • (C)
      (b), (d), (e), (a) only
    • (D)
      (a), (b), (c), (d) only
19. 19.

    NEET 2020

    Match the following columns and select the correct option.

    • (A)
      (a)-(ii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(i), (d)-(iii)
    • (B)
      (a)-(i), (b)-(iii), (c)-(ii), (d)-(iv)
    • (C)
      (a)-(iii), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)
    • (D)
      (a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(i), (d)-(ii)