CBSE Class 8 Science Chapter 6 Reproduction In Animals MCQs

CBSE Class 8 Science Chapter 6 Reproduction In Animals Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1. Which of the following is not a part of the human male reproductive system?

1. Testes
2. Oviducts
3. Seminal vesicles
4. Epididymis

Answer: 2. Oviducts

Question 2. Sets of reproductive terms are given below. Choose the set that has an Incorrect combination

1. Sperm, testis, sperm duct, penis
2. Menstruation, egg, oviduct, uterus
3. Sperm, oviduct, egg, uterus
4. Ovulation, egg, oviduct, uterus

Answer: 3. Sperm, oviduct, egg, uterus

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Question 3. Which of the following statements about reproduction in humans is correct?

1. Fertilisation takes place externally
2. Fertilisation takes place in the testes
3. During fertilisation, the egg moves towards the sperm
4. Fertilisation takes place in the human female

Answer: 4. Fertilisation takes place in the human female

Question 4. A stage of sexual reproduction is represented below. Select the correct statement describing the process shown in the image

1. Several ova penetrate the egg cell and fertilise it to form a zygote
2. Several sperm penetrate the egg cell and fertilise it to form a zygote
3. A single ova penetrates the egg cell and fertilises it to form a zygote
4. A single sperm penetrates the egg cell and fertilises it to form a zygote

Answer: 4. A single sperm penetrates the egg cell and fertilises it to form a zygote

Question 5. After fertilisation, the resulting cell, which gives rise to a new individual, is the

1. Embryo
2. Ovum
3. Foetus
4. Zygote

Answer: 4. Zygote

Question 6. Which of these animals reproduces by external fertilisation?

1. Snake
2. Frog
3. Horse
4. Elephant

Answer: 2. Frog

Question 7. Internal fertilisation occurs

1. Inside the male body
2. Outside the male body
3. Inside the female body
4. Outside the female body

Answer: 3. Inside the female body

Question 8. Where doos tho fertilisation of oggs occur In the process of In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF)?

1. Ovary
2. Wate
3. Uterus
4. Petri dish

Answer: 4. Petri dish

Question 9. In human beings, the correct sequence of events

1. Gamete formation, fertilisation, zygote formation embryo
2. Embryo, zygote formation, fertilisation, gamete formation
3. Fertilisation, gamete formation, embryo, zygote formation
4. Gamete formation, fertilisation, embryo, zygote formation

Answer: 1. gamete formation, fertilisation, zygote formation, embryo

Question 10. Animals exhibiting external fertilisation produce a large number of gametes. Pick the appropriate reason

1. The animals are small in size and want to produce more offspring
2. Food is available in plenty of water
3. To ensure a better chance of fertilisation
4. Water promotes the production of a large number of gametes

Answer: 3. To ensure a better chance of fertilisation

Question 11. In human beings, after fertilisation, the structure which gets embedded in the wall of the uterus is

1. Ovum
2. Embryo
3. Foetus
4. Zygote

Answer: 2. Embryo

Question 12. In humans, the development of a fertilised egg takes place in the

1. Ovary
2. Testis
3. Oviduct
4. Uterus

Answer: 4. Uterus

Question 13. Which table given below correctly represents the classification of the animals into viviparous and oviparous animals?