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Zoology - Structural Organisation in Animals

Practise 40 AIIMS previous year questions on Structural Organisation in Animals, compiled from papers spanning 2001 to 2019. Each question is pulled directly from the actual exam paper it appeared in, so you're practising in the exact style and difficulty AIIMS tests.

Structural Organisation in Animals has been asked in 15 of the 19 years of AIIMS papers analysed (2001–2019), with 40 questions in all. 53% of them were easy, 20% moderate and 28% tough. Most of its questions came from 2019, with 8 questions that year. In the last three years (2017–2019) it had 14 questions across 5 papers, about 2.8 per paper.

The chapter's 6 topics are not weighted equally: Epithelial Tissue (11 questions, 28%), Cockroach (8 questions, 20%), and Earthworm (8 questions, 20%) have been asked the most. Cockroach has produced the most tough questions (4).

  1. 1In cockroach26 May, 2019Cockroach
  2. 2Identify the tissue and its related function.26 May, 2019Epithelial Tissue
  3. 3Which of the following holds true for blood circulation in earthworm?26 May, 2019Earthworm
  4. 4Which cell must be present in mucus secreting organs?26 May, 2019Epithelial Tissue
  5. 5Select the correct position of testis in Periplaneta americana.26 May, 2019Cockroach
  6. 6Identify the given diagram of tissue performing secretion and absorption.25 May, 2019Epithelial Tissue
  7. 7Which is not true for cockroach?25 May, 2019Cockroach
  8. 8In the given diagram of a section of bone tissue, certain parts have been indicated by alphabets. Select the answer in which these alphabets25 May, 2019Connective Tissue
  9. 9Which is the first formed tissue in the embryo?27 May, 2018Animal Tissue
  10. 10The kind of epithelium present in inner surface of bronchioles and Fallopian tubes is27 May, 2018Epithelial Tissue
  11. 11In frog, mesorchium is a thin fold of membrane extending between27 May, 2018Frog
  12. 12Presence of gills in the tadpole of frog indicates that27 May, 2018Frog
  13. 13Select the option with correct matching.26 May, 2018Cockroach
  14. 14The figure shows different human tissues labelled as to . Which option gives the correct identification of the label, its location and one f2017Epithelial Tissue
  15. 15Pseudostratified epithelium is found in2016Epithelial Tissue
  16. 16Assertion : Gap junctions perform cementing function to keep the neighbouring cells together. Reason : Tight junctions facilitate the cells 2016Epithelial Tissue
  17. 17Assertion: The nymph of a cockroach undergoes moulting several times. Reason : There is gradual metamorphosis in cockroach.2015Cockroach
  18. 18Assertion : Blood in cockroach is colourless haemolymph with no respiratory pigment. Reason : Respiration in cockroach occurs through diffus2015Cockroach
  19. 19Select the incorrect statement2014Earthworm
  20. 20Refer the given figure of digestive system of earthworm and identify the part labelled .2014Earthworm
  21. 21Intercalated discs are characteristic of muscles found in2013Epithelial Tissue
  22. 22Assertion : A mutual exchange of sperms occurs between two earthworms during mating. Reason : Mature sperms and egg cells and nutritive flui2013Earthworm
  23. 23Which of the following is correct regarding respiration in adult frog?2012Frog
  24. 24What is common between earthworm and Periplaneta?2012Earthworm
  25. 25Assertion : Frog can change its colour, according to its surroundings. Reason : It is a way of mimicry to capture preys.2012Frog
  26. 26Tendon and ligament are example of2011Connective Tissue
  27. 27Which of the following is a correct match?2011Frog
  28. 28Assertion : Blood in cockroach is colourless haemolymph with no respiratory pigment. Reason : Respiration in cockroach occurs through diffus2011Connective Tissue
  29. 29Microvilli of intestinal epithelium are similar in function with2010Earthworm
  30. 30The type of epithelial cells which line the inner surface of Fallopian tubes, bronchioles and bronchi are known as2010Epithelial Tissue
  31. 31Assertion : In cockroach respiratory gases directly comes in contact with the various organs of the body. Reason : Cockroaches do not have r2010Cockroach
  32. 32Assertion : Pharyngeal nephridia play a role in the conservation of water in the earthworm. Reason : They help the earthworm in keeping the 2010Earthworm
  33. 33The type of epithelial cells which line the inner surface of Fallopian tubes, bronchioles and small bronchi are known as2009Epithelial Tissue
  34. 34Assertion : Connective tissue inside the brain is essential for conduction of nerve impulse. Reason: Connective tissue hold together the ner2009Connective Tissue
  35. 35The type of epithelial cells which line the inner surface of Fallopian tubes, bronchioles and small bronchi are known as2006Epithelial Tissue
  36. 36Which one of the following groups of structures/ organs have similar function?2005Earthworm
  37. 37Excretion in cockroach takes place by2002Cockroach
  38. 38The ganglia of sympathetic and the central nervous system in frog develops from the2002Frog
  39. 39Non-cellular layer that connects inner surface of the epithelial tissue to the connective tissue is2002Connective Tissue
  40. 40Tadpoles can be made to grow in size and become adult by2001Frog

Frequently Asked Questions

1.How many questions are available for Structural Organisation in Animals?

This chapter includes 40 questions compiled from AIIMS papers spanning 2001 to 2019.

2.Are these questions only from AIIMS, or from other exams too?

These are AIIMS questions specifically for the Structural Organisation in Animals chapter. Questions from other exams like NEET or JIPMER are organised separately under their respective exam sections.

3.Is Structural Organisation in Animals an important chapter for AIIMS Zoology?

Structural Organisation in Animals has appeared in 15 of the 19 years of AIIMS papers covered here, with 40 questions across 17 papers - about 2 per paper it appears in.

4.What is the difficulty level of Structural Organisation in Animals questions in AIIMS?

Of the 40 questions analysed for this chapter, 53% are easy, 20% moderate and 28% tough. 2019 had the most, with 8 questions.

5.Which topics in Structural Organisation in Animals should I focus on?

These topics have carried the most weightage in Structural Organisation in Animals:

  • Epithelial Tissue - 11 questions (28%)
  • Cockroach - 8 questions (20%)
  • Earthworm - 8 questions (20%)
  • Cockroach has produced the most tough questions (4).
6.Is Structural Organisation in Animals's weightage in AIIMS going up or down?

Across all 17 papers analysed, Structural Organisation in Animals has averaged about 2.4 questions per paper. In the last three years (2017–2019), that average has risen, at about 2.8 questions per paper. Use the year-wise numbers on this page for the exact trend before you decide how much time to give it.