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Biological classification NEET PYQ is considered crucial aspect of NEET 2026 preparation as 2 to 5 questions are asked from this topics comprising plantae and animalia kingdom mainly. Students must prepare biological classification questions to score well in NEET 2026 exam. NTA to conduct NEET 2026 exam likely in May 3, 2026.

Biological classification NEET PYQ is considered crucial aspect of NEET 2026 preparation as 2 to 5 questions are asked from this topics comprising plantae and animalia kingdom mainly. Students must prepare biological classification questions to score well in NEET 2026 exam. NTA to conduct NEET 2026 exam likely in May 3, 2026.

Biological classification NEET PYQ

Biological classification for NEET 2026 preparation

Biological classification NEET Previous year questions are important component of NEET 2026 exam preparation. Students who appear for NEET 2026 aim to know how many questions are asked from biological classification topic. Once they have an idea about questions they make plan and strategies accordingly to score full marks from this segment of Biology. Usually 3 to 5 questions are asked every year in NEET exam from biological classification. One must practice NEET PYQ of Biological classification to perform well in NEET 2026 exam. The exam will be held tentatively on May 3, 2026. 

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  • Biological Classification NEET PYQ
  • NEET Biological Classification PYQ: Topicwise Weightage
  • Biological Classification NEET PYQs

Biological Classification NEET PYQ

Biological classification is categorization of living organism based on different parameters such as evolutionary traits, structural similarities, differences in characteristics etc. It comprises five-kingdom system based on different characteristics mainly Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, and Animalia. NEET PYQ of biological classification helps students prepare each detail carefully so that there is no scope of losing marks from this section in exam. Ideally, students should study five kingdom system in details and practice previous year questions on these topics. Questions are also asked from topics such as bacteria, virus, fungi and students are advised to study structural differences at cellular and functional level of these microorganisms.

Also Read: Plant Kingdom NEET PYQ with Answers: PDF Download

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While NTA releases the NEET answer keys PDF, it does not release the detailed solutions or the answer-solving procedures and explanations. On the other hand, experts from coaching institutes release detailed NEET answer key solutions and candidates may refer to those to note the correct and effective way of solving a question. Hence, to understand if the answer solving methodology, test takers will not have any official source of reference, but would have to rely on the unofficial sources only.

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NEET Biological Classification PYQ: Topicwise Weightage

On an average 3 to 5 questions are asked from biological classification mainly from plant and animal kingdom. Students do need to practice PYQs form biological classification for NEET 2026 preparation. Check the table given below for weightage from biological classification:

Topics

Number of question

Weightage (in percentage)

Kingdom Plantae-Gymnospems

1

2

Kingdom Plantae-Bryophytes

3

6

Kingdom Plantae-Pteridophytes

1

2

Kingdom –Monerae

1

2

Kingdom Animalia-Chordarta

1

2

Kingdom Animalia-Amphibia

4

8

Kingdom Animalia-Pisces

1

2

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Biological Classification NEET PYQs

Students can check some of biological classification based questions asked in previous year NEET exam given below.

Which of the following is a correct statement?

  1. Mycoplasma have DNA, Ribosomes, and cell walls.
  2. Bacteria are exclusively heterotrophic organisms.
  3. Cyanobacteria are a group of autotrophic organisms classified under Kingdom Monera.
  4. Slime molds are saprophytic organisms classified under Kingdom Monera.

Correct answer: 3

Mad cow disease in cattle and Cr Jacob disease in humans are due to infection by_________________

     1 Bacterium

  1. Prion
  2. Virus
  3. Viroid

Correct answer: 2

Which of the following is correct about viroids?

      1.They have free RNA without a protein coat.

       2. They have DNA with a protein coat.

  1. They have free DNA without protein coat.
  2. They have RNA with a protein coat.

Correct answer: 1

A capsule is advantageous to a bacterium because

      1.  it allows the bacterium to attach to the surface

     2. it allows the bacterium to “hide” from the host’s immune system

     3. it protects means of locomotion

  1. it protects the bacterium from desiccation

Correct answer: 1

The imperfect fungi that are decomposers of litter and help in mineral cycling belong to

      1. Basidiomycetes

       2. Deuteromycetes

     3. Ascomycetes

      4. Phycomycetes

Correct answer: 2

Pick the incorrect statement 

    1. Neurospora is used in the study of biochemical genetics

   2. Penicillium is multicellular and produces antibiotics

   3. Yeast is unicellular and used in fermentation

   4. Morels and truffles are poisonous mushrooms

Correct answer: 4

Pick the incorrect statement

     1. Diatoms are microscopic and float in water passively

      2. Diatoms are chief producers in oceans

     3. Diatomaceous earth is formed by the cell walls of diatoms

      4. Walls of diatoms are easily destructible

Correct answer: 4

Which component provides a sticky character to bacterial cells

     1. Glycocalyx

     2. Nuclear membrane

    3. Cell wall

    4. Plasma membrane

Correct answer: 1

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