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Biology - Digestion and Absorption

Practise 52 MHT-CET (PCB) previous year questions on Digestion and Absorption, compiled from papers in 2026. Each question is pulled directly from the actual exam paper it appeared in, so you're practising in the exact style and difficulty MHT-CET (PCB) tests.

Digestion and Absorption has been asked in 1 of the 1 years of MHT-CET (PCB) papers analysed (2026), with 52 questions in all. 56% of them were easy, 44% moderate and 0% tough. Most of its questions came from 2026, with 52 questions that year. In 2026 it had 52 questions across 11 papers, about 4.7 per paper.

The chapter's 14 topics are not weighted equally: Physiology of Digestion (15 questions, 29%), Stomach (5 questions, 10%), and Protein Energy Malnutrition (5 questions, 10%) have been asked the most.

  1. 1Given below are two statements: Statement I - During digestion, the disaccharides are broken down in the large intestine. Statement II - Dis26 Apr, 2026 (M)Physiology of Digestion
  2. 2Bile is stored in __________.26 Apr, 2026 (M)Physiology of Digestion
  3. 3Select the INCORRECT statement regarding digestion in large intestine.26 Apr, 2026 (M)Intestine
  4. 4The three major parts of the stomach are __________26 Apr, 2026 (M)Stomach
  5. 5Match the type of cells in Column I with their secretion in Column II. Column- I Column- II A) Chief cells I) Pancreatic juice B) Acinar cel26 Apr, 2026 (M)Stomach
  6. 6Select the INCORRECT statement about liver.25 Apr, 2026 (M)Liver
  7. 7With reference to absorption in human digestive system, select the CORRECT statements from the following- A. Carrier ions like bring about f25 Apr, 2026 (M)Absorption of Digestied Food
  8. 8Which one of the following brings about curdling of milk in an infant?25 Apr, 2026 (M)Physiology of Digestion
  9. 9The bacteria found in large intestine of a man produce vitamins ________________. (A) C (B) D (C) E (D) K (E) B25 Apr, 2026 (M)Intestine
  10. 10Increased consumption of dietary fibres, increased fluid intake and performing some exercises help solving the problem of ________ .25 Apr, 2026 (M)Protein Energy Malnutrition
  11. 11Protein digesting enzyme pepsin is secreted in the ________ digestive system.25 Apr, 2026 (M)Stomach
  12. 12Which of the following statement is correct?25 Apr, 2026 (E)Physiology of Digestion
  13. 13The end products of protein digestion is (a) and nucleic acid digestion is (b).25 Apr, 2026 (E)Physiology of Digestion
  14. 14Select the INCORRECT statement regarding salivary glands.25 Apr, 2026 (E)Mouth
  15. 15Protein deficiency malnutrition disease showing symptoms like protruding belly, oedema of lower legs is _________.25 Apr, 2026 (E)Protein Energy Malnutrition
  16. 16Given below are two statements. Statement I - Portal area is present at the junction of adjacent hepatic lobules. Statement II - Portal area24 Apr, 2026 (M)Liver
  17. 17Absorption of Aspirin takes place in ________.24 Apr, 2026 (M)Absorption of Digestied Food
  18. 18Which one of the following is NOT the role of bile?24 Apr, 2026 (M)Liver
  19. 19Given below are two statements. Statement I - Degradation of fats increases formation of ketone bodies in diabetes insipidus. Statement II -24 Apr, 2026 (M)Role of Gastrointestinal Peptide Hormones
  20. 20Vitamin is synthesised in (A) and intrinsic factor present in (B) helps in absorption of vit from food.24 Apr, 2026 (M)Stomach
  21. 21The hardest substance of human body is _________24 Apr, 2026 (M)Teeth
  22. 22Pepsin and Trypsin are protein digesting enzymes. Their optimum pH values are 2 and 9.5 respectively. What is the location of these enzymes 24 Apr, 2026 (E)Physiology of Digestion
  23. 23How many molars are present in the lower jaw of an adult human female?24 Apr, 2026 (E)Teeth
  24. 24In a child, a genetic disorder leads to the mucous cells of salivary glands being completely nonfunctional, while serous cells remain normal24 Apr, 2026 (E)Physiology of Digestion
  25. 25Some small children aged about 2 to 3 years were showing slender legs and oedema. They also showed symptoms like a protruding belly, bulging24 Apr, 2026 (E)Protein Energy Malnutrition
  26. 26Which of the following is NOT bacterial activity in the human alimentary canal?24 Apr, 2026 (E)Physiology of Digestion
  27. 27The process in which digested food components are transported by the blood to each cell and are used for the synthesis of protoplasm is call24 Apr, 2026 (E)Assimilation
  28. 28The opening of the oropharynx to the oesophagus is called-----------.23 Apr, 2026 (M)Oesophagus
  29. 29Which of the following is INCORRECT about the pancreas?23 Apr, 2026 (M)Pancreas
  30. 30All of the following are constituents of saliva EXCEPT23 Apr, 2026 (M)Mouth
  31. 31Loss of appetite, acidity, heart burn, dyspepsia and stomach pain are the symptoms of -------------23 Apr, 2026 (M)Physiology of Digestion
  32. 32Given below are two statements: Statement (I): Pancreatic juice contains inactive proteolytic enzymes like trypsinogen and chymotrypsinogen.23 Apr, 2026 (M)Pancreas
  33. 33The given diagram represent the T.S. of gut. Identify a, b and c.23 Apr, 2026 (E)Histology of Alimentary Canal
  34. 34The proteolytic enzyme found in the gastric juice of infants which helps in the digestion of milk proteins is23 Apr, 2026 (E)Stomach
  35. 35Given below are two statements: Statement (I): The hormone secretin stimulates secretion of gastric juice in the stomach. Statement (II): It22 Apr, 2026 (M)Role of Gastrointestinal Peptide Hormones
  36. 36Which one of the following is NOT a symptom of jaundice?22 Apr, 2026 (M)Physiology of Digestion
  37. 37The length of the human alimentary canal is about ____.22 Apr, 2026 (M)Introduction
  38. 38In human, succus entericus is the name given to mucous and __________.22 Apr, 2026 (M)Intestine
  39. 39Pepsin and trypsin are both protein digesting enzymes, but mostly active in the stomach and duodenum respectively because ____.22 Apr, 2026 (E)Physiology of Digestion
  40. 40Mucosa forms cavities between the base of villi in the small intestine of human where intestinal glands are situated, which are called ____.22 Apr, 2026 (E)Intestine
  41. 41The action of goblet cells present in the mucosa of the alimentary canal is helped by ____ glands.22 Apr, 2026 (E)Histology of Alimentary Canal
  42. 42During digestion and absorption in human, water-soluble vitamins are absorbed in ____.22 Apr, 2026 (E)Absorption of Digestied Food
  43. 43The hormone secretin produced by the digestive system stimulates the secretion of the following EXCEPT:22 Apr, 2026 (E)Physiology of Digestion
  44. 44Which of the following guards the opening of oesophagus into the stomach ?21 Apr, 2026 (M)Oesophagus
  45. 45Which of the following is NOT true with respect to liver ?21 Apr, 2026 (M)Liver
  46. 46Mineral ion like sodium is absorbed in the intestine mainly by ---------------.21 Apr, 2026 (M)Absorption of Digestied Food
  47. 47A six months old child shows impairment in physical growth, retardation in mental development, prominent ribs and thin limbs. He is probably21 Apr, 2026 (M)Protein Energy Malnutrition
  48. 48Given below are two statements: Statement (I): Enzyme enterokinase is present in pancreatic juice. Statement (II): Enterokinase helps in the21 Apr, 2026 (M)Physiology of Digestion
  49. 49In mammals the teeth are A) Of different types B) Embedded in the socket in the jaw bones C) Only two sets, present throughout life. The con21 Apr, 2026 (E)Teeth
  50. 50Parotid salivary glands occur21 Apr, 2026 (E)Physiology of Digestion

Frequently Asked Questions

1.How many questions are available for Digestion and Absorption?

This chapter includes 52 questions compiled from MHT-CET (PCB) papers in 2026.

2.Are these questions only from MHT-CET (PCB), or from other exams too?

These are MHT-CET (PCB) questions specifically for the Digestion and Absorption chapter. Questions from other exams like NEET or AIIMS are organised separately under their respective exam sections.

3.Is Digestion and Absorption an important chapter for MHT-CET (PCB) Biology?

Digestion and Absorption has appeared in 1 of the 1 year of MHT-CET (PCB) papers covered here, with 52 questions across 11 papers - about 5 per paper it appears in.

4.What is the difficulty level of Digestion and Absorption questions in MHT-CET (PCB)?

Of the 52 questions analysed for this chapter, 56% are easy, 44% moderate and 0% tough. 2026 had the most, with 52 questions.

5.Which topics in Digestion and Absorption should I focus on?

These topics have carried the most weightage in Digestion and Absorption:

  • Physiology of Digestion - 15 questions (29%)
  • Stomach - 5 questions (10%)
  • Protein Energy Malnutrition - 5 questions (10%)
6.Is Digestion and Absorption's weightage in MHT-CET (PCB) going up or down?

Across all 11 papers analysed, Digestion and Absorption has averaged about 4.7 questions per paper. In 2026, that average has stayed about the same, at about 4.7 questions per paper. Use the year-wise numbers on this page for the exact trend before you decide how much time to give it.