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Zoology - Neural Control and Coordination

Practise 67 NEET previous year questions on Neural Control and Coordination, compiled from papers spanning 2002 to 2026. Each question is pulled directly from the actual exam paper it appeared in, so you're practising in the exact style and difficulty NEET tests.

Neural Control and Coordination has been asked in 22 of the 39 years of NEET papers analysed (1988–2026), with 67 questions in all. 49% of them were easy, 48% moderate and 3% tough. Most of its questions came from 2008, with 7 questions that year. In the last three years (2024–2026) it had 6 questions across 13 papers, about 0.5 per paper.

The chapter's 9 topics are not weighted equally: Sensory Organ (24 questions, 36%), Structure of Human Brain (16 questions, 24%), and The Synapse (8 questions, 12%) have been asked the most. Over the last five years the most frequent topics have been Structure of Human Brain (4), The Synapse (2), and Sensory Organ (2). Sensory Organ has produced the most tough questions (2).

  1. 1The specific receptors for neurotransmitters in a synapse are present on :2026 (Cancelled)The Synapse
  2. 2Which of the following is not a part of human central neural system ?2026 (Re-NEET)Central Nervous System - Brain
  3. 3Muscle contraction is initiated by a signal sent by the central nervous system through the release of __________.2026 (Re-NEET)Synaptic Transmission
  4. 4Match List I with List II : Choose the correct answer from the options given below :2024Structure of Human Brain
  5. 5Given below are two statements: Statement I: The cerebral hemispheres are connected by nerve tract known as corpus callosum. Statement II: T2024Structure of Human Brain
  6. 6Match List-I with List -II {array}{|l|l|l|l|} & List-I & & List-II \\ A. & Schwann cells & I. & Neurotransmitter \\ B. & Synaptic knob & II.2024 (Re-NEET)Nerve
  7. 7Match List I with List II: List I List II A. Fovea I. Visible coloured portion of eye that regulates diameter of pupil. B. Iris II. External2023 (All India)Sensory Organ
  8. 8The parts of human brain that helps in regulation of sexual behaviour, expression of excitement, pleaseure, rage, fear, etc. are:2023 (All India)Structure of Human Brain
  9. 9Brainstem of human brain consists of:2023 (Manipur)Structure of Human Brain
  10. 10Given below are two statements: Statement I : The nose contains mucus-coated receptors which are specialised for receiving the sense of smel2023 (Manipur)Sensory Organ
  11. 11Select the incorrect statement regarding synapses:2022 (Phase 1)The Synapse
  12. 12Match List - I with List - II Choose the correct answer from the options given below :2022 (Phase 2)Nerve
  13. 13Match the following columns and select the correct option. Column-I Column-II (a) Organ of Corti (i) Connects middle ear and pharynx (b) Coc2020 (Phase 1)Sensory Organ
  14. 14Match the following columns and select the correct option:- Column - I column - II (a) Rods and cones (i) Absence of photoreceptor cells (b)2020 (Phase 2)Sensory Organ
  15. 15Which part of the brain is responsible for thermoregulation?2019 (All India)Structure of Human Brain
  16. 16Which of the following statements is correct?2019 (All India)Sensory Organ
  17. 17Which of the following statements is not correct?2019 (Odisha)Sensory Organ
  18. 18Which of the following receptors are specifically responsible for maintenance of the balance of body and posture?2019 (Odisha)Sensory Organ
  19. 19The transparent lens in the human eye is held in its place by2018Sensory Organ
  20. 20Which of the following structures or regions is incorrectly paired with its function?2018Structure of Human Brain
  21. 21Nissl bodies are mainly composed of2018Nerve
  22. 22Myelin sheath is produced by2017Nerve Fibres
  23. 23Receptor sites for neurotransmitters are present on2017The Synapse
  24. 24Which of the following statement is coorect? (i) The rods contain a purplish-red protein called the rhodopsin. (ii) The photopigments are em2017Sensory Organ
  25. 25The photosensitive compound in the human eye is made up of:2016 (Phase 1)Sensory Organ
  26. 26Choose the correct statements.2016 (Phase 2)Sensory Organ
  27. 27Which of the following regions of the brain is incorrectly paired with its function?2015 (Phase 1)Structure of Human Brain
  28. 28A gymnast is able to balance his body upside down even in the total darkness because of:2015 (Phase 1)Sensory Organ
  29. 29In the mammalian eye, the fovea is the the center of the visual field, where:2015 (Phase 2)Sensory Organ
  30. 30Destruction of the anterior horn cells of the spinal cord would result in loss of:2015 (Phase 2)Definition of Nerve Impulse
  31. 31Stimulation of a muscle fiber by a motor neuron occurs at:2014The Synapse
  32. 32Injury localized to the hypothalamus would most likely disrupt2014Structure of Human Brain
  33. 33Which one of the following statements is not correct?2014Sensory Organ
  34. 34A diagram showing axon terminal and synapse is given. Identify correctly at least two of2013 (All India)The Synapse
  35. 35Parts and of the human eyes are shown in the diagram. Select the option, which gives correct identification along with its functions/charact2013 (All India)Sensory Organ
  36. 36The figure shows an axon terminal and synapse. Select the option giving correct identification of labels .2013 (Karnataka)The Synapse
  37. 37A sagittal section of human brain is shown here. Identify at least two labels from a-d.2013 (Karnataka)Structure of Human Brain
  38. 38The human hindbrain comprises three parts, one of which is2012 (Screening)Structure of Human Brain
  39. 39Which part of the human ear plays no role in hearing as such but is otherwise very much required?2012 (Screening)Sensory Organ
  40. 40The purplish red pigment rhodopsin contained in the rods type of photoreceptor cells of the human eyes is a derivative of2011 (Screening)Sensory Organ
  41. 41When a neuron is an resting state, , not conducting any impulse, the axonal membrane is2011 (Screening)Definition of Nerve Impulse
  42. 42Select the answer with correct matching of the structure, its location and function.2010 (Mains)Parts of Nervous System
  43. 43The nerve centres which control the body temperature and the urge for eating are contained in2010 (Screening)Structure of Human Brain
  44. 44Which part of human brain is concerned with the regulation of body temperature ?2009 (Mains)Structure of Human Brain
  45. 45Alzhimer disease in humans is associated with the deficiency of :2009 (Mains)Parts of Nervous System
  46. 46Which part of human brain is concerned with the regulation of body temperature?2009 (Screening)Structure of Human Brain
  47. 47Which one of the following is the correct matching of three items and their grouping category?2009 (Screening)Sensory Organ
  48. 48Alzhimer disease in humans is associated with the deficiency of2009 (Screening)Structure of Human Brain
  49. 49Which one of the following is the correct difference between Rod Cells and Cone Cells of our retina?2008 (Mains)Sensory Organ
  50. 50Given below is a diagrammatic cross section of a single loop of human cochlea Which one of the following options correctly represents the na2008 (Mains)Sensory Organ

Frequently Asked Questions

1.How many questions are available for Neural Control and Coordination?

This chapter includes 67 questions compiled from NEET papers spanning 2002 to 2026.

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

These are NEET questions specifically for the Neural Control and Coordination chapter. Questions from other exams like AIIMS or JIPMER are organised separately under their respective exam sections.

3.Is Neural Control and Coordination an important chapter for NEET Zoology?

Neural Control and Coordination has appeared in 22 of the 25 years of NEET papers covered here, with 67 questions across 34 papers - about 2 per paper it appears in.

4.What is the difficulty level of Neural Control and Coordination questions in NEET?

Of the 67 questions analysed for this chapter, 49% are easy, 48% moderate and 3% tough. 2008 had the most, with 7 questions.

5.Which topics in Neural Control and Coordination should I focus on?

These topics have carried the most weightage in Neural Control and Coordination:

  • Sensory Organ - 24 questions (36%)
  • Structure of Human Brain - 16 questions (24%)
  • The Synapse - 8 questions (12%)
  • Sensory Organ has produced the most tough questions (2).
6.Is Neural Control and Coordination's weightage in NEET going up or down?

Across all 34 papers analysed, Neural Control and Coordination has averaged about 2.0 questions per paper. In the last three years (2024–2026), that average has fallen, at about 0.5 questions per paper. Use the year-wise numbers on this page for the exact trend before you decide how much time to give it.