Reproduction MCQ Quiz – Part 1
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This Reproduction MCQ Quiz helps aspirants revise important concepts related to types of reproduction and reproductive processes in living organisms, which are frequently asked in competitive exams. Regular practice of reproduction MCQs improves conceptual understanding and helps candidates answer biology questions quickly and accurately.
GK Series – Biology – Reproduction MCQ Quiz |
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| Subject | Biology |
| Chapter | Reproduction |
| Part | 1 |
| Questions | 25 |
Who Should Attempt This Reproduction MCQ Quiz?
This Reproduction 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 Reproduction MCQ Quiz
This quiz includes MCQs based on important topics such as asexual and sexual reproduction, reproduction in plants, human reproductive system, fertilization, and other fundamental concepts related to reproduction in living organisms.
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Question 1 of 25
1. Question
Reproduction is the biological process by which organisms
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➤ Reproduction is the biological process by which organisms produce offspring.
➤ It helps in the continuity and survival of a species.Incorrect
➤ Reproduction is the biological process by which organisms produce offspring.
➤ It helps in the continuity and survival of a species. -
Question 2 of 25
2. Question
Which type of reproduction involves only one parent?
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➤ Asexual reproduction involves only one parent organism.
➤ Offspring produced are genetically identical to the parent.Incorrect
➤ Asexual reproduction involves only one parent organism.
➤ Offspring produced are genetically identical to the parent. -
Question 3 of 25
3. Question
Sexual reproduction involves
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➤ Sexual reproduction involves two parents.
➤ It occurs through fusion of male and female gametes.Incorrect
➤ Sexual reproduction involves two parents.
➤ It occurs through fusion of male and female gametes. -
Question 4 of 25
4. Question
Which type of reproduction generally produces genetically identical offspring?
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➤ Asexual reproduction produces genetically identical offspring.
➤ Such offspring are called clones.Incorrect
➤ Asexual reproduction produces genetically identical offspring.
➤ Such offspring are called clones. -
Question 5 of 25
5. Question
Genetic diversity is mainly seen in
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➤ Sexual reproduction produces genetic variation.
➤ This variation increases adaptation and survival chances.Incorrect
➤ Sexual reproduction produces genetic variation.
➤ This variation increases adaptation and survival chances. -
Question 6 of 25
6. Question
In sexual reproduction, the fusion of male and female gametes forms
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➤ Zygote is formed by fusion of male and female gametes.
➤ It later develops into a new organism.Incorrect
➤ Zygote is formed by fusion of male and female gametes.
➤ It later develops into a new organism. -
Question 7 of 25
7. Question
The male gamete in humans is called
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➤ Sperm is the male reproductive cell.
➤ It fertilizes the female gamete (ovum).Incorrect
➤ Sperm is the male reproductive cell.
➤ It fertilizes the female gamete (ovum). -
Question 8 of 25
8. Question
The female gamete in humans is called
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➤ Ovum or egg is the female reproductive cell.
➤ It fuses with sperm to form a zygote.Incorrect
➤ Ovum or egg is the female reproductive cell.
➤ It fuses with sperm to form a zygote. -
Question 9 of 25
9. Question
A life cycle in which organisms alternate between asexual and sexual reproduction is called
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➤ Metagenesis is a life cycle involving alternation between asexual and sexual generations.
➤ Example: Obelia.Incorrect
➤ Metagenesis is a life cycle involving alternation between asexual and sexual generations.
➤ Example: Obelia. -
Question 10 of 25
10. Question
Fusion of gametes that are similar in size and shape is called
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➤ Isogamy is the fusion of morphologically similar gametes.
➤ The gametes are equal in size and shape.Incorrect
➤ Isogamy is the fusion of morphologically similar gametes.
➤ The gametes are equal in size and shape. -
Question 11 of 25
11. Question
Fusion of gametes that differ in size or form is called
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➤ Anisogamy involves fusion of dissimilar gametes.
➤ The gametes differ in size or structure.Incorrect
➤ Anisogamy involves fusion of dissimilar gametes.
➤ The gametes differ in size or structure. -
Question 12 of 25
12. Question
A type of anisogamy where a large non-motile egg fuses with a small motile sperm is called
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➤ Oogamy is a type of anisogamy.
➤ It involves large non-motile egg and small motile sperm.Incorrect
➤ Oogamy is a type of anisogamy.
➤ It involves large non-motile egg and small motile sperm. -
Question 13 of 25
13. Question
Binary fission is commonly found in
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➤ Binary fission occurs mainly in unicellular organisms.
➤ Example: Amoeba and Leishmania.Incorrect
➤ Binary fission occurs mainly in unicellular organisms.
➤ Example: Amoeba and Leishmania. -
Question 14 of 25
14. Question
In binary fission, a unicellular organism divides into
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➤ Binary fission produces two genetically identical daughter cells.
➤ It is a common method of asexual reproduction in unicellular organisms.Incorrect
➤ Binary fission produces two genetically identical daughter cells.
➤ It is a common method of asexual reproduction in unicellular organisms. -
Question 15 of 25
15. Question
Multiple fission occurs in
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➤ Multiple fission occurs when the nucleus divides repeatedly.
➤ Example: Plasmodium (malarial parasite).Incorrect
➤ Multiple fission occurs when the nucleus divides repeatedly.
➤ Example: Plasmodium (malarial parasite). -
Question 16 of 25
16. Question
In multiple fission, many daughter cells are formed because
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➤ Multiple fission begins with repeated nuclear division.
➤ Later the cytoplasm divides to produce many cells.Incorrect
➤ Multiple fission begins with repeated nuclear division.
➤ Later the cytoplasm divides to produce many cells. -
Question 17 of 25
17. Question
Fragmentation is a type of reproduction in which
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➤ Fragmentation occurs when an organism breaks into pieces.
➤ Each fragment can develop into a new individual.Incorrect
➤ Fragmentation occurs when an organism breaks into pieces.
➤ Each fragment can develop into a new individual. -
Question 18 of 25
18. Question
Fragmentation commonly occurs in
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➤ Spirogyra reproduces by fragmentation.
➤ It is a filamentous green algae.Incorrect
➤ Spirogyra reproduces by fragmentation.
➤ It is a filamentous green algae. -
Question 19 of 25
19. Question
Budding occurs in which organism?
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➤ Budding occurs when a small outgrowth develops on the parent body.
➤ Example: Hydra and yeast.Incorrect
➤ Budding occurs when a small outgrowth develops on the parent body.
➤ Example: Hydra and yeast. -
Question 20 of 25
20. Question
Regeneration is a type of reproduction in which
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➤ Regeneration is the ability of an organism to develop a new individual from a body part.
➤ Example: Planaria and Hydra.Incorrect
➤ Regeneration is the ability of an organism to develop a new individual from a body part.
➤ Example: Planaria and Hydra. -
Question 21 of 25
21. Question
Which organism is well known for regeneration?
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➤ Planaria can regenerate a complete organism from a body fragment.
➤ This ability is known as regeneration.Incorrect
➤ Planaria can regenerate a complete organism from a body fragment.
➤ This ability is known as regeneration. -
Question 22 of 25
22. Question
Vegetative propagation occurs through
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➤ Vegetative propagation produces new plants from vegetative parts.
➤ Examples include root, stem, or leaf.Incorrect
➤ Vegetative propagation produces new plants from vegetative parts.
➤ Examples include root, stem, or leaf. -
Question 23 of 25
23. Question
The buds in potato that grow into new plants are called
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➤ The buds on potato tubers are called “eyes.”
➤ These axillary buds develop into new plants.Incorrect
➤ The buds on potato tubers are called “eyes.”
➤ These axillary buds develop into new plants. -
Question 24 of 25
24. Question
Which vegetative propagation method involves planting a cut stem in soil?
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➤ Cutting involves planting a piece of stem or leaf into soil.
➤ Example: Rose and sugarcane plants.Incorrect
➤ Cutting involves planting a piece of stem or leaf into soil.
➤ Example: Rose and sugarcane plants. -
Question 25 of 25
25. Question
Reproduction is essential for
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➤ Reproduction is not necessary for an individual’s survival.
➤ However, it is essential for the survival of a species.Incorrect
➤ Reproduction is not necessary for an individual’s survival.
➤ However, it is essential for the survival of a species.