Animal Kingdom MCQ Quiz – Part 3
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This Animal Kingdom MCQ Quiz helps aspirants revise important concepts related to classification of animals, characteristics of major animal groups, and their biological features, which are frequently asked in competitive exams. Regular practice of animal kingdom MCQs improves conceptual understanding and helps candidates answer biology questions quickly and accurately.
GK Series – Biology – Animal Kingdom MCQ Quiz |
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| Subject | Biology |
| Chapter | Animal Kingdom |
| Part | 3 |
| Questions | 25 |
Who Should Attempt This Animal Kingdom MCQ Quiz?
This Animal Kingdom MCQ Quiz is useful for aspirants preparing for SSC, Railways, Banking, Defence, and other government job exams, where basic biology questions are commonly asked in the General Knowledge section.
Topics Covered in This Animal Kingdom MCQ Quiz
This quiz includes MCQs based on important topics such as classification of animals, non-chordates and chordates, major animal phyla, vertebrates and invertebrates, and key characteristics of different animal groups, along with other fundamental concepts related to the animal kingdom.
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Question 1 of 25
1. Question
Animals belonging to phylum Annelida are characterized by
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➤ Annelids possess a segmented body.
➤ The body is divided into repeating segments called metameres.Incorrect
➤ Annelids possess a segmented body.
➤ The body is divided into repeating segments called metameres. -
Question 2 of 25
2. Question
Which of the following animals belongs to phylum Annelida?
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➤ Earthworm is a common example of Annelida.
➤ Other examples include leech and Nereis.Incorrect
➤ Earthworm is a common example of Annelida.
➤ Other examples include leech and Nereis. -
Question 3 of 25
3. Question
The circulatory system in Annelida is
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➤ Annelids possess a closed circulatory system.
➤ Blood circulates within blood vessels.Incorrect
➤ Annelids possess a closed circulatory system.
➤ Blood circulates within blood vessels. -
Question 4 of 25
4. Question
Excretion in Annelida occurs through
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➤ Nephridia are the excretory organs in annelids.
➤ They help in removal of metabolic wastes.Incorrect
➤ Nephridia are the excretory organs in annelids.
➤ They help in removal of metabolic wastes. -
Question 5 of 25
5. Question
Arthropoda is known as the
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➤ Arthropoda is the largest phylum in the animal kingdom.
➤ It includes insects, spiders, crabs and scorpions.Incorrect
➤ Arthropoda is the largest phylum in the animal kingdom.
➤ It includes insects, spiders, crabs and scorpions. -
Question 6 of 25
6. Question
The exoskeleton of arthropods is made of
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➤ Arthropods possess an exoskeleton made of chitin.
➤ It provides protection and support.Incorrect
➤ Arthropods possess an exoskeleton made of chitin.
➤ It provides protection and support. -
Question 7 of 25
7. Question
The circulatory system of arthropods is
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➤ Arthropods have an open circulatory system.
➤ Blood flows freely in body cavities called haemocoel.Incorrect
➤ Arthropods have an open circulatory system.
➤ Blood flows freely in body cavities called haemocoel. -
Question 8 of 25
8. Question
Which of the following is an example of Arthropoda?
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➤ Cockroach belongs to phylum Arthropoda.
➤ Other examples include spiders, crabs and scorpions.Incorrect
➤ Cockroach belongs to phylum Arthropoda.
➤ Other examples include spiders, crabs and scorpions. -
Question 9 of 25
9. Question
Mollusca is the
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➤ Mollusca is the second largest phylum in the animal kingdom.
➤ It includes animals like snails, octopus and oysters.Incorrect
➤ Mollusca is the second largest phylum in the animal kingdom.
➤ It includes animals like snails, octopus and oysters. -
Question 10 of 25
10. Question
Which pigment is responsible for blue blood in molluscs?
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➤ Molluscs have blue blood due to the pigment haemocyanin.
➤ This pigment contains copper and transports oxygen.Incorrect
➤ Molluscs have blue blood due to the pigment haemocyanin.
➤ This pigment contains copper and transports oxygen. -
Question 11 of 25
11. Question
Animals belonging to phylum Echinodermata are characterized by
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➤ Echinodermata means “spiny skin” animals.
➤ Their body surface is covered with spines.Incorrect
➤ Echinodermata means “spiny skin” animals.
➤ Their body surface is covered with spines. -
Question 12 of 25
12. Question
Which of the following animals belongs to phylum Echinodermata?
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➤ Starfish belongs to phylum Echinodermata.
➤ Other examples include sea urchin and sea cucumber.Incorrect
➤ Starfish belongs to phylum Echinodermata.
➤ Other examples include sea urchin and sea cucumber. -
Question 13 of 25
13. Question
The body symmetry of echinoderms is generally
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➤ Adult echinoderms show radial symmetry.
➤ Example: Starfish.Incorrect
➤ Adult echinoderms show radial symmetry.
➤ Example: Starfish. -
Question 14 of 25
14. Question
The presence of which structure is the main characteristic of phylum Chordata?
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➤ Notochord is the defining characteristic of chordates.
➤ It acts as a primitive supporting rod.Incorrect
➤ Notochord is the defining characteristic of chordates.
➤ It acts as a primitive supporting rod. -
Question 15 of 25
15. Question
The notochord is located on which side of the body?
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➤ Notochord is located on the dorsal side of the body.
➤ It provides structural support.Incorrect
➤ Notochord is located on the dorsal side of the body.
➤ It provides structural support. -
Question 16 of 25
16. Question
Which of the following animals belongs to phylum Chordata?
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➤ Frog belongs to phylum Chordata.
➤ All vertebrates belong to this phylum.Incorrect
➤ Frog belongs to phylum Chordata.
➤ All vertebrates belong to this phylum. -
Question 17 of 25
17. Question
Protochordates are animals that
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➤ Protochordates possess a notochord but lack a vertebral column.
➤ They represent primitive chordates.Incorrect
➤ Protochordates possess a notochord but lack a vertebral column.
➤ They represent primitive chordates. -
Question 18 of 25
18. Question
Cyclostomata are
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➤ Cyclostomata are jawless vertebrates.
➤ They possess an elongated eel-like body.Incorrect
➤ Cyclostomata are jawless vertebrates.
➤ They possess an elongated eel-like body. -
Question 19 of 25
19. Question
Which of the following is an example of Cyclostomata?
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➤ Lamprey (Petromyzon) is an example of Cyclostomata.
➤ These animals lack jaws and paired fins.Incorrect
➤ Lamprey (Petromyzon) is an example of Cyclostomata.
➤ These animals lack jaws and paired fins. -
Question 20 of 25
20. Question
Cyclostomata animals generally possess
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➤ Cyclostomata have smooth and slimy skin.
➤ Their body is elongated and eel-like.Incorrect
➤ Cyclostomata have smooth and slimy skin.
➤ Their body is elongated and eel-like. -
Question 21 of 25
21. Question
Animals with a backbone are called
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➤ Vertebrates are animals possessing a vertebral column (backbone).
➤ They belong to phylum Chordata.Incorrect
➤ Vertebrates are animals possessing a vertebral column (backbone).
➤ They belong to phylum Chordata. -
Question 22 of 25
22. Question
Animals without a backbone are known as
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➤ Invertebrates lack a vertebral column.
➤ Examples include sponges, insects, worms and molluscs.Incorrect
➤ Invertebrates lack a vertebral column.
➤ Examples include sponges, insects, worms and molluscs. -
Question 23 of 25
23. Question
Fishes belong to which vertebrate class?
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➤ Pisces is the class that includes fishes.
➤ They are aquatic animals with fins and gills.Incorrect
➤ Pisces is the class that includes fishes.
➤ They are aquatic animals with fins and gills. -
Question 24 of 25
24. Question
The heart of fishes consists of
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➤ Fishes possess a two-chambered heart consisting of one atrium and one ventricle.
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➤ Fishes possess a two-chambered heart consisting of one atrium and one ventricle.
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Question 25 of 25
25. Question
Amphibians can live in
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➤ Amphibians live both on land and in water.
➤ Example: frog and toad.Incorrect
➤ Amphibians live both on land and in water.
➤ Example: frog and toad.