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Biological Classification: 25 MCQs on Monera, Protista & Fungi

Test your knowledge with 25 multiple-choice questions on Monera, Protista, and Fungi. Ideal for Class 11 student and NEET aspirants preparing for exam
Biological Classification: 25 MCQs on Monera, Protista & Fungi for NEET & Class 11

📅 Published on: May 12, 2025

✍️ Author: The Govt Guide

Biological Classification MCQs for NEET and Class 11

Table of Contents

  1. Kingdom Monera: MCQs 1–10
  2. Kingdom Protista: MCQs 11–17
  3. Kingdom Fungi: MCQs 18–25

Kingdom Monera: MCQs 1–10

  1. Which of the following is a characteristic of organisms in Kingdom Monera?
    a) Multicellular
    b) Eukaryotic
    c) Prokaryotic
    d) None of the above
    Answer: c) Prokaryotic
  2. Which of the following is not a common shape of bacteria in the kingdom Monera?
    a) Cocci
    b) Bacilli
    c) Spirilla
    d) Fungi
    Answer: d) Fungi
  3. What is the main mode of nutrition for most Monera species?
    a) Heterotrophic
    b) Autotrophic
    c) Mixotrophic
    d) Parasitic
    Answer: a) Heterotrophic
  4. Which of the following are likely to be present in deep seawater?
    a) Archaebacteria
    b) Blue-green algae
    c) Saprophytic fungi
    d) Eubacteria
    Answer: a) Archaebacteria
  5. Which of the following bacteria can survive in extreme environmental conditions?
    a) Cyanobacteria
    b) Eubacteria
    c) Archaebacteria
    d) Mycobacteria
    Answer: c) Archaebacteria
  6. Which of the following is not a characteristic of cyanobacteria?
    a) Photosynthetic
    b) Nitrogen-fixing
    c) Eukaryotic
    d) Prokaryotic
    Answer: c) Eukaryotic
  7. Mycoplasmas are unique among prokaryotes because they:
    a) Have a cell wall
    b) Lack a cell wall
    c) Are multicellular
    d) Are photosynthetic
    Answer: b) Lack a cell wall
  8. Which of the following is a nitrogen-fixing bacterium?
    a) Rhizobium
    b) Escherichia coli
    c) Salmonella
    d) Mycobacterium
    Answer: a) Rhizobium
  9. Which of the following statements about bacteria is true?
    a) All bacteria are harmful
    b) Bacteria lack DNA
    c) Bacteria are unicellular
    d) Bacteria are eukaryotic
    Answer: c) Bacteria are unicellular
  10. Which of the following is not a function of bacteria?
    a) Decomposition
    b) Nitrogen fixation
    c) Photosynthesis
    d) Formation of bones
    Answer: d) Formation of bones

Kingdom Protista: MCQs 11–17

  1. Which of the following is not a characteristic of Kingdom Protista?
    a) Unicellular organization
    b) Prokaryotic nature
    c) Presence of membrane-bound organelles
    d) Sexual and asexual reproduction
    Answer: b) Prokaryotic nature
  2. The locomotory organ in Amoeba is:
    a) Flagella
    b) Cilia
    c) Pseudopodia
    d) Tentacles
    Answer: c) Pseudopodia
  3. Which of the following groups of Protista includes diatoms?
    a) Chrysophytes
    b) Dinoflagellates
    c) Euglenoids
    d) Protozoans
    Answer: a) Chrysophytes
  4. Red tide is caused by:
    a) Euglena
    b) Gonyaulax
    c) Plasmodium
    d) Trypanosoma
    Answer: b) Gonyaulax
  5. Which of the following statements is false about dinoflagellates?
    a) They have two flagella
    b) They are mostly photosynthetic
    c) Their cell wall contains silica
    d) Some produce bioluminescence
    Answer: c) Their cell wall contains silica
  6. The slime molds are characterized by:
    a) Having chitin in cell walls
    b) Being prokaryotic
    c) Having plasmodial or cellular forms
    d) Presence of flagella
    Answer: c) Having plasmodial or cellular forms
  7. The vector for the disease sleeping sickness is:
    a) Housefly
    b) Anopheles mosquito
    c) Tse-tse fly
    d) Sand fly
    Answer: c) Tse-tse fly

Kingdom Fungi: MCQs 18–25

  1. Which of the following is not a characteristic of fungi?
    a) Eukaryotic
    b) Autotrophic
    c) Heterotrophic
    d) Cell wall made of chitin
    Answer: b) Autotrophic
  2. Which of the following fungi is used in the production of alcohol?
    a) Penicillium
    b) Saccharomyces cerevisiae
    c) Aspergillus
    d) Rhizopus
    Answer: b) Saccharomyces cerevisiae
  3. Mycorrhiza is a symbiotic association between fungi and:
    a) Algae
    b) Bacteria
    c) Plant roots
    d) Protozoa
    Answer: c) Plant roots
  4. Which of the following is an edible fungus?
    a) Amanita
    b) Agaricus
    c) Claviceps
    d) Puccinia
    Answer: b) Agaricus
  5. Which of the following fungi is used in the production of antibiotics?
    a) Penicillium
    b) Saccharomyces
    c) Rhizopus
    d) Aspergillus
    Answer: a) Penicillium
  6. Which of the following is a fungal disease in plants?
    a) Rust
    b) Blight
    c) Wilt
    d) All of the above
    Answer: d) All of the above
  7. Which of the following is a unicellular fungus?
    a) Rhizopus
    b) Penicillium
    c) Yeast
    d) Aspergillus
    Answer: c) Yeast
  8. Which of the following is a characteristic of Deuteromycetes?
    a) Known sexual reproduction
    b) Absence of sexual reproduction
    c) Presence of flagella
    d) Autotrophic nutrition
    Answer: b) Absence of sexual reproduction
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