(QUIZ) General Science MCQs : The Reproductive System

1. Consider the following statements.

(i) Asexual reproduction allows an organism to rapidly produce many offspring.
(ii) The hydra produce buds.
(iii) Starfish can regenerate an entire body from a segment of the original body.
Which of the following are true?

1. i & ii only
2. ii & iii only
3. iii only
4. All of the above

2. Consider the following statements.

(i) In sexual reproduction new individuals are produced by fusion of male & female gametes.
(ii) Sperm are male gametes, Ova are female.
(iii) Meiosis produces cells that are genetically distinct.
Which of the above are incorrect?

1. i & ii only
2. ii only
3. iii only
4. None of the above

3. Consider the following statements.

(i) The female external genitals are collectively known as valve.
(ii) The labia major are thin membrane of folded skin outside original opening.
(iii) A labia major cover & protect the genital area.
Which of the above are true?

1. i & ii only
2. ii only
3. ii & iii only
4. All of the above

4. Consider the following statements.

(i) The embryo appears to begin immediately after gastrulating.
(ii) The Mesoderm forms notochords.
(iii) The Somites form segmented body parts such as muscles.
Which of the above are false?

1. i & ii only
2. ii only
3. ii & iii only
4. None of the above

5. Consider the following statements.

(i) Maternal and embryonic structure interlocks to form placenta.
(ii) The umbilical cord extends from placenta to the embryo.
(iii) It transports food & vessle from the embryo.
Which of the above are correct?

1. iii only
2. ii & iii only
3. i only
4. All of the above

Answer : Only For ONLINE UPSC COURSE Members