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NCERT Exemplar · Class 11 · Biology

Chapter 20: Locomotion and Movement

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Multiple Choice Questions

14 questions
Q1Written answer

Match the following and mark the correct option

Column I

Column II

A.Fast muscle fibers

(i)Myoglobin

B.Slow muscle

(ii) Lactic acid

C. Actin filament

(iii) Contractile unit

D. Sarcomere

(iv) I-band


Options:

(a) $A - (i)$, $B - (ii)$, $C - (iv)$, $D - (iii)$

(b) $A - (ii)$, $B - (i)$, $C - (iii)$, $D - (iv)$

(c) $A - (ii)$, $B - (i)$ , $C - (iv)$, $D - (iii)$

(d) $A - (iii)$, $B - (ii)$, $C - (iv)$, $D - (i)$

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Ans: (c) $A - (ii)$, $B - (i)$ , $C - (iv)$, $D - (iii)$

Explanation: Sarcomere consists of two main protein filaments: actin and myosin. They are also known as basic contractile units. Slow muscle fibers consist of myoglobin as they help in continuous ATP production. 


Q2Multiple choice

Ribs are attached to

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Correct option: B
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Ans: (b) Sternum

Explanation: There are a total twelve ribs out of which seven are true ribs and five are false ribs. The true ribs are attached to the sternum. 


Q3Multiple choice

What is the type of movable joint present between the atlas and axis?

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Correct option: A
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Ans: (a) Pivot

Explanation: Pivot consists of one bone being fixed and the other bone being free to articulate which helps in the turning movements of the joint. Pivot joint is present between the atlas and axis and is known as atlantoaxial pivot joint. 


Q4Multiple choice

ATPase of the muscle is located in

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Correct option: C
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Ans: (c) Myosin

Explanation: ATPase are a group of enzymes that help in decomposition of ATP. The myosin protein filament has meromyosin which has a head component and a tail component. The head comp[onent has the ATPase of the muscle. 


Q5Multiple choice

Intervertebral disc is found in the vertebral column of

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Correct option: C
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Ans: (c) Mammals

Explanation: Intervertebral disc is found in mammals and helps in absorbing shocks. They protect the nerves running from the brain to the vertebral column.


Q6Multiple choice

Which one of the following is showing the correct sequential order of vertebrae in the vertebral column of human beings?

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Correct option: D
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Ans: (d) cervical - thoracic - lumbar - sacral – coccygeal

Explanation: The sequential order of the vertebrae in the vertebral column of human beings from top to bottom is cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, and coccygeal. At the top, there is a cervical curve formed by seven vertebrae followed by the thoracic vertebrae formed by twelve vertebrae. Then, there are five lumbar vertebrae forming the lumbar followed by sacral and coccygeal. 


Q7Multiple choice

Which one of the following pairs is incorrect?

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Correct option: A
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Ans: (a) Hinge joint - between Humerus and Pectoral girdle


Q8Multiple choice

Knee joint and elbow joints are examples of

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Correct option: D
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Ans: (d) Hinge joint

Explanation: Hinge joints allow movement in only one direction. We can move our elbows and knees in one direction and hence these joints are examples of hinge joints.


Q9Multiple choice

Macrophages and leucocytes exhibit

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Correct option: C
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Ans: (c) Amoeboid movement.

Explanation: They are able to do phagocytosis due to amoeboid movement.


Q10Multiple choice

Which one of the following is not a disorder of bone?

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Correct option: D
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Ans: (d) Atherosclerosis

Explanation: Atherosclerosis is not a disorder of bones unlike Arthritis, Rickets and Osteoporosis. It is a condition where the walls of the arteries are hardened due to build up of cholesterol.