Explore topic-wise MCQs in Biology.

This section includes 15 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Biology knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

What are earthworms commonly called as?

A. Friends of farmers
B. Souls of farmers
C. Enemies of farmers
D. Gods for the farmers
Answer» B. Souls of farmers
2.

What type of fertilization is exhibited by an earthworm?

A. Internal and cross-fertilization
B. External and cross-fertilization
C. Internal and self-fertilization
D. External and self-fertilization
Answer» C. Internal and self-fertilization
3.

Which of the following structures represent the nervous system of an earthworm?

A. Ganglia
B. Notochord
C. Vertebral column
D. Brain
Answer» B. Notochord
4.

How many types of nephridia are present in the earthworm?

A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
Answer» D. Four
5.

In which of the following segments are the blood glands of an earthworm present?

A. 2, 3 and 4
B. 3, 4 and 5
C. 4, 5 and 6
D. 5, 6 and 7
Answer» D. 5, 6 and 7
6.

Earthworm consists of an open type of circulatory system.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
7.

What is the characteristic feature of the intestine of an earthworm?

A. Setae
B. Clitellum
C. Glans
D. Typhlosole
Answer» E.
8.

The body wall of an earthworm is made up of how many muscle layers?

A. One
B. Three
C. Two
D. Five
Answer» D. Five
9.

In which of the following segments, setae are present?

A. First segment
B. Second segment
C. Clitellar segments
D. Last segment
Answer» C. Clitellar segments
10.

How many spermathecal apertures are present in an earthworm?

A. Two
B. Four
C. Six
D. Eight
Answer» E.
11.

Segments 18-19 are called as clitellar segments.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
12.

In how many regions, is the body of earthworm divisible?

A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
Answer» D. Four
13.

How can we distinguish the ventral surface of the earthworm by their dorsal surface?

A. Presence of setae
B. Presence of hair
C. Presence of genital pores
D. Presence of oil glands
Answer» D. Presence of oil glands
14.

How can we trace earthworms?

A. Colour
B. Smell
C. Predator
D. Worm castings
Answer» E.
15.

Which of the following is a common Indian earthworm?

A. Pheretima
B. Periplaneta
C. Blatta
D. Hirudina
Answer» B. Periplaneta