Nervous System MCQ Quiz – Part 2
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This Nervous System MCQ Quiz helps aspirants revise important concepts related to the structure and functions of the human nervous system, which are frequently asked in competitive exams. Regular practice of nervous system MCQs improves conceptual understanding and helps candidates answer biology questions quickly and accurately.
GK Series – Biology – Nervous System MCQ Quiz |
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| Subject | Biology |
| Chapter | Nervous System |
| Part | 2 |
| Questions | 25 |
Who Should Attempt This Nervous System MCQ Quiz?
This Nervous System 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 Nervous System MCQ Quiz
This quiz includes MCQs based on important topics such as neurons, brain, spinal cord, central nervous system (CNS), peripheral nervous system (PNS), reflex actions, and the functions of different parts of the nervous system, along with other fundamental concepts related to the human nervous system.
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Question 1 of 25
1. Question
The outer layer of the cerebrum is called
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➤ The outer layer of the cerebrum is called the cerebral cortex.
➤ It is often referred to as grey matter.Incorrect
➤ The outer layer of the cerebrum is called the cerebral cortex.
➤ It is often referred to as grey matter. -
Question 2 of 25
2. Question
The cerebrum is mainly responsible for
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➤ Cerebrum controls memory, learning and thinking.
➤ It also controls voluntary muscle movements.Incorrect
➤ Cerebrum controls memory, learning and thinking.
➤ It also controls voluntary muscle movements. -
Question 3 of 25
3. Question
The thalamus mainly functions as a
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➤ Thalamus acts as a relay station for sensory signals.
➤ It transfers information from sense organs to the cerebral cortex.Incorrect
➤ Thalamus acts as a relay station for sensory signals.
➤ It transfers information from sense organs to the cerebral cortex. -
Question 4 of 25
4. Question
Which structure regulates body temperature, hunger and thirst?
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➤ Hypothalamus regulates body temperature, hunger and thirst.
➤ It also helps maintain internal body balance (homeostasis).Incorrect
➤ Hypothalamus regulates body temperature, hunger and thirst.
➤ It also helps maintain internal body balance (homeostasis). -
Question 5 of 25
5. Question
Hypothalamus also controls the
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➤ Hypothalamus controls the autonomic nervous system.
➤ It regulates many automatic body functions.Incorrect
➤ Hypothalamus controls the autonomic nervous system.
➤ It regulates many automatic body functions. -
Question 6 of 25
6. Question
The midbrain is located between
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➤ The midbrain lies between the hypothalamus of the forebrain and the pons of the hindbrain.
➤ It helps in motor control and visual processing.Incorrect
➤ The midbrain lies between the hypothalamus of the forebrain and the pons of the hindbrain.
➤ It helps in motor control and visual processing. -
Question 7 of 25
7. Question
The midbrain is mainly involved in
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➤ The midbrain plays an important role in visual and auditory reflexes.
➤ It also helps in controlling eye movements.Incorrect
➤ The midbrain plays an important role in visual and auditory reflexes.
➤ It also helps in controlling eye movements. -
Question 8 of 25
8. Question
Which of the following structures belongs to the hindbrain?
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➤ The hindbrain consists of pons, cerebellum and medulla oblongata.
➤ These structures regulate many essential body functions.Incorrect
➤ The hindbrain consists of pons, cerebellum and medulla oblongata.
➤ These structures regulate many essential body functions. -
Question 9 of 25
9. Question
The cerebellum is responsible for
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➤ The cerebellum maintains body balance and posture.
➤ It coordinates muscle movements.Incorrect
➤ The cerebellum maintains body balance and posture.
➤ It coordinates muscle movements. -
Question 10 of 25
10. Question
The cerebellum is often called the
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➤ The cerebellum is commonly called the “little brain” or small brain.
➤ It helps in coordination of voluntary movements.Incorrect
➤ The cerebellum is commonly called the “little brain” or small brain.
➤ It helps in coordination of voluntary movements. -
Question 11 of 25
11. Question
Which part of the brain coordinates face and eye movements?
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➤ Pons coordinates facial expressions and eye movements.
➤ It also helps in hearing and facial sensation.Incorrect
➤ Pons coordinates facial expressions and eye movements.
➤ It also helps in hearing and facial sensation. -
Question 12 of 25
12. Question
The medulla oblongata is connected to the
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➤ Medulla oblongata connects the brain to the spinal cord.
➤ It forms the lowest part of the brainstem.Incorrect
➤ Medulla oblongata connects the brain to the spinal cord.
➤ It forms the lowest part of the brainstem. -
Question 13 of 25
13. Question
Which part of the brain controls involuntary actions such as heartbeat and breathing?
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➤ Medulla oblongata controls involuntary functions such as breathing, heartbeat and digestion.
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➤ Medulla oblongata controls involuntary functions such as breathing, heartbeat and digestion.
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Question 14 of 25
14. Question
Gastric secretions are mainly regulated by the
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➤ Medulla oblongata regulates gastric secretions.
➤ It controls many automatic body functions.Incorrect
➤ Medulla oblongata regulates gastric secretions.
➤ It controls many automatic body functions. -
Question 15 of 25
15. Question
Which brain part is primarily responsible for maintaining body posture?
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➤ Cerebellum maintains body posture and balance.
➤ It ensures smooth coordination of muscle activity.Incorrect
➤ Cerebellum maintains body posture and balance.
➤ It ensures smooth coordination of muscle activity. -
Question 16 of 25
16. Question
The human brain is divided into how many main lobes?
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➤ The human brain is divided into four main lobes.
➤ These are frontal, parietal, temporal and occipital lobes.Incorrect
➤ The human brain is divided into four main lobes.
➤ These are frontal, parietal, temporal and occipital lobes. -
Question 17 of 25
17. Question
Which lobe is located at the front part of the brain?
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➤ The frontal lobe is located at the front of the brain.
➤ It controls reasoning, planning and decision-making.Incorrect
➤ The frontal lobe is located at the front of the brain.
➤ It controls reasoning, planning and decision-making. -
Question 18 of 25
18. Question
The frontal lobe is mainly responsible for
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➤ The frontal lobe controls reasoning, planning and problem-solving.
➤ It also regulates motor control and emotions.Incorrect
➤ The frontal lobe controls reasoning, planning and problem-solving.
➤ It also regulates motor control and emotions. -
Question 19 of 25
19. Question
Which lobe processes sensory information such as touch and temperature?
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➤ The parietal lobe processes sensory information such as touch, pain and temperature.
➤ It also helps in spatial awareness.Incorrect
➤ The parietal lobe processes sensory information such as touch, pain and temperature.
➤ It also helps in spatial awareness. -
Question 20 of 25
20. Question
The parietal lobe is located
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➤ The parietal lobe is located behind the frontal lobe.
➤ It integrates sensory information from the body.Incorrect
➤ The parietal lobe is located behind the frontal lobe.
➤ It integrates sensory information from the body. -
Question 21 of 25
21. Question
Which lobe is mainly responsible for hearing?
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➤ The temporal lobe processes auditory information (hearing).
➤ It also plays a role in memory and language comprehension.Incorrect
➤ The temporal lobe processes auditory information (hearing).
➤ It also plays a role in memory and language comprehension. -
Question 22 of 25
22. Question
The temporal lobe is located on the
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➤ The temporal lobe is located on the sides of the brain.
➤ It processes sound and language information.Incorrect
➤ The temporal lobe is located on the sides of the brain.
➤ It processes sound and language information. -
Question 23 of 25
23. Question
Which lobe is responsible for vision?
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➤ The occipital lobe processes visual information.
➤ It helps the brain interpret images from the eyes.Incorrect
➤ The occipital lobe processes visual information.
➤ It helps the brain interpret images from the eyes. -
Question 24 of 25
24. Question
The occipital lobe is located at the
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➤ The occipital lobe is located at the back of the brain.
➤ It is mainly responsible for visual processing.Incorrect
➤ The occipital lobe is located at the back of the brain.
➤ It is mainly responsible for visual processing. -
Question 25 of 25
25. Question
Language comprehension and memory are mainly associated with the
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➤ The temporal lobe plays a key role in language comprehension.
➤ It is also involved in memory formation.Incorrect
➤ The temporal lobe plays a key role in language comprehension.
➤ It is also involved in memory formation.