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Updated on 9 Jun 2026, 14:22 IST
Reproduction is one of the most important chapters in the NEET Biology syllabus and consistently contributes a significant number of questions every year. The unit covers key topics from Human Reproduction, Reproductive Health, and Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants, making it essential for every NEET aspirant. Questions from this chapter are generally concept-based and often test students' understanding of reproductive structures, gametogenesis, fertilization, embryonic development, contraception methods, assisted reproductive technologies, and plant reproduction.
To score well in NEET 2026, students should focus on mastering NCERT concepts, diagrams, life cycles, hormonal regulations, and important biological processes. Many questions are directly based on NCERT statements, tables, and figures, making thorough revision extremely important. Regular practice of high-quality multiple-choice questions helps strengthen conceptual clarity, improves accuracy, and familiarizes students with the latest NEET examination pattern.
Ques 1. The primary oocyte remains arrested in which stage of meiosis?
A. Prophase I
B. Metaphase I
C. Prophase II
D. Metaphase II
Answer: A. Prophase I
Ques 2. The hormone responsible for ovulation is:
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A. FSH
B. LH
C. Estrogen
D. Progesterone
Answer: B. LH
Ques 3. Fertilization in humans generally occurs in the:
A. Uterus
B. Cervix
C. Ampullary-isthmic junction
D. Vagina
Answer: C. Ampullary-isthmic junction
Ques 4. Which of the following acts as a temporary endocrine gland during pregnancy?
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A. Ovary
B. Placenta
C. Uterus
D. Corpus luteum only
Answer: B. Placenta
Ques 5. The acrosome of sperm is derived from:
A. Golgi apparatus
B. Nucleus
C. Mitochondria
D. Centriole
Answer: A. Golgi apparatus
Ques 6. The number of chromosomes in a human secondary oocyte is:
A. 46
B. 23
C. 44
D. 22
Answer: B. 23
Ques 7. Which hormone maintains pregnancy?
A. Estrogen
B. LH
C. Progesterone
D. Oxytocin
Answer: C. Progesterone
Ques 8. The process of formation of sperm is called:
A. Oogenesis
B. Spermatogenesis
C. Gametogenesis
D. Fertilization
Answer: B. Spermatogenesis
Ques 9. Which cell secretes testosterone?
A. Sertoli cells
B. Leydig cells
C. Spermatids
D. Germ cells
Answer: B. Leydig cells
Ques 10. Human sperm acquires fertilizing capacity in:
A. Seminiferous tubules
B. Testis
C. Epididymis
D. Vas deferens
Answer: C. Epididymis
Ques 11. In a typical embryo sac, the number of nuclei is:
A. 4
B. 6
C. 8
D. 16
Answer: C. 8
Ques 12. Double fertilization is characteristic of:
A. Gymnosperms
B. Bryophytes
C. Angiosperms
D. Pteridophytes
Answer: C. Angiosperms
Ques 13. Triple fusion results in the formation of:
A. Zygote
B. Endosperm nucleus
C. Embryo
D. Ovule
Answer: B. Endosperm nucleus
Ques 14. The nutritive tissue for developing pollen grains is:
A. Endothecium
B. Epidermis
C. Tapetum
D. Middle layers
Answer: C. Tapetum
Ques 15. Which of the following is a copper-releasing IUD?
A. Saheli
B. LNG-20
C. Progestasert
D. Cu-T 380A
Answer: D. Cu-T 380A
Ques 16. Saheli is:
A. Barrier contraceptive
B. Copper IUD
C. Oral contraceptive pill
D. Surgical method
Answer: C. Oral contraceptive pill
Ques 17. Which STI is caused by a virus?
A. Gonorrhoea
B. Syphilis
C. Chlamydia
D. AIDS
Answer: D. AIDS
Ques 18. In flowering plants, the pollen grain at the time of shedding is usually:
A. One-celled
B. Two-celled
C. Three-celled
D. Four-celled
Answer: B. Two-celled
Ques 19. Which structure develops into a fruit after fertilization?
A. Ovule
B. Ovary
C. Embryo sac
D. Endosperm
Answer: B. Ovary
Ques 20. The correct sequence in the process of reproduction in flowering plants is:
A. Pollination → Fertilization → Seed Formation → Fruit Formation
B. Fertilization → Pollination → Fruit Formation → Seed Formation
C. Pollination → Seed Formation → Fertilization → Fruit Formation
D. Seed Formation → Pollination → Fertilization → Fruit Formation
Answer: A. Pollination → Fertilization → Seed Formation → Fruit Formation
Ques 1. Match List I with List II
| List I | List II |
| A. Progestasert | I. Barrier made of rubber used by females |
| B. Multiload 375 | II. Oral contraceptive |
| C. Diaphragm | III. Hormone releasing IUD |
| D. Saheli | IV. Copper releasing IUD |
Choose the correct answer:
Answer - (1): A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
Ques 1. How many meiotic and mitotic divisions need to occur for the development of a mature female gametophyte from the megaspore mother cell in an angiosperm plant?
Answer: (1) 1 Meiosis and 3 Mitosis
Ques 2. Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Fig fruit is a non-vegetarian fruit as it has enclosed fig wasps in it.
Statement II: Fig wasp and fig tree exhibit a mutual relationship as the fig wasp completes its life cycle in the fig fruit and the fig fruit gets pollinated by the fig wasp.
Choose the most appropriate answer:
Answer: (1) or (4) (as printed in the paper)
Ques 3. Assertion–Reason
Assertion (A): Cells of the tapetum possess dense cytoplasm and generally have more than one nucleus.
Reason (R): Presence of more than one nucleus in the tapetum increases the efficiency of nourishing the developing microspore mother cells.
Choose the correct answer:
Answer: (3) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Ques 4. Given below are the stages in the life cycle of pteridophytes. Arrange the following stages in the correct sequence.
A. Prothallus stage
B. Meiosis in spore mother cells
C. Fertilisation
D. Formation of archegonia and antheridia in gametophyte
E. Transfer of antherozoids to the archegonia in presence of water
Options:
Answer: (3) B, A, D, E, C
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Reproduction is a high-weightage Biology unit in NEET that covers topics from Human Reproduction, Reproductive Health, and Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants. Every year, several questions are asked directly from NCERT concepts, diagrams, and biological processes, making it a crucial chapter for scoring well in NEET 2026.
Students should focus on gametogenesis, menstrual cycle, fertilization, pregnancy, embryonic development, reproductive health, contraception methods, assisted reproductive technologies (ART), pollination, double fertilization, embryo sac structure, and seed formation. These topics are frequently tested in NEET examinations.
Yes, NCERT Biology is the most important resource for Reproduction. Many NEET questions are directly based on NCERT statements, diagrams, and examples. However, solving important MCQs and previous years' questions alongside NCERT revision helps strengthen concepts and improves exam performance.
Reproduction Important Questions help students revise key concepts, identify weak areas, and understand the NEET question pattern. Regular practice improves accuracy, boosts confidence, and enhances time management skills, increasing the chances of scoring higher marks in the Biology section of NEET 2026.