Breathing and Exchange of Gases
Previous year questions with solutions · 2000 – 2026
49 Questions
27 Papers covered
5.06% Weightage 2026 ▲ 82.3% vs last year
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Year-wise statistics questions · papers · average per paper · weightage Year Questions Papers Avg / paper Weightage 2026 4 2 2 5.06% ▲ 82.3% vs last year 2025 1 1 1 2.78% ▼ 40.3% vs last year 2024 4 2 2 4.65% ▲ 72.1% vs last year 2023 1 1 1 2.70% ▼ 53.4% vs last year 2022 4 2 2 5.80% ▲ 15.9% vs last year 2021 2 1 2 5.00% same as last year 2020 2 1 2 5.00% ▼ 7.5% vs last year 2019 2 1 2 5.41% ▼ 36.9% vs last year 2018 3 1 3 8.57% ▲ 191.4% vs last year 2017 1 1 1 2.94% ▼ 61.8% vs last year 2016 5 2 2.5 7.69% ▲ 130.8% vs last year 2015 2 2 1 3.33% ▼ 3.3% vs last year 2014 1 1 1 3.45% ▲ 137.9% vs last year 2013 1 2 0.5 1.45% ▼ 17.4% vs last year 2012 1 2 0.5 1.75% ▼ 72.8% vs last year 2011 4 2 2 6.45% ▲ 37.6% vs last year 2010 3 2 1.5 4.69% ▼ 1.6% vs last year 2009 2 1 2 4.76% ▼ 46% vs last year 2006 3 1 3 8.82% ▲ 32.4% vs last year 2004 2 1 2 6.67% ▲ 106.7% vs last year 2003 1 1 1 3.23%
All 49 MCQ 43 Matching 6
Topic All topics Disorders of the Respiratory System Exchange of Gases (Partial Pressures) Mechanism of Breathing Regulation of Respiration Respiratory Organs in Animals, Human Respiratory System Respiratory Volumes and Capacities Transport of Gases, Oxygen Dissociation Curve Year All years 2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2006 2004 2003
⚠ 1 of these questions are out of the current syllabus (marked on the question).
Ques. 1 NEET (UG) 2026
Match List I with List II :
A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
Ques. 2 NEET (UG) 2026
In humans, respiration occurs in the following steps. Arrange these steps in the correct order. Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
A, B, C, D, E C, A, B, E, D C, B, E, A, D E, A, C, D, B
Ques. 3 NEET (UG) 2026
Match List-I with List-II.
A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
Ques. 4 RE-NEET (UG) 2026
Sponges exchange O2 with CO2 by .
gills simple diffusion over their entire body surfaces moist cuticle tracheal tubes
Ques. 5 NEET (UG) 2025
Match List-I with List-II Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
Ques. 6 NEET (UG) 2024
Match List I with List II: Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
Ques. 7 NEET (UG) 2024
Which of the following factors are favourable for the formation of oxyhaemoglobin in alveoli?
High pO2 and High pCO2 High pO2 and Lesser H+ concentration Low pCO2 and High H+ concentration Low pCO2 and High temperature
Ques. 8 RE-NEET (UG) 2024
Match List-I with List-II: Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
Ques. 9 RE-NEET (UG) 2024
Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.
A is true but R is false. A is false but R is true. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
Ques. 10 NEET (UG) 2023
Vital capacity of lung is .
IRV + ERV + TV + RV IRV + ERV + TV − RV IRV + ERV + TV IRV + ERV
Ques. 11 NEET (UG) 2022
Under normal physiological conditions in human beings every 100 ml of oxygenated blood can deliver ml of O2 to the tissues.
2 ml 5 ml 4 ml 10 ml
Ques. 12 NEET (UG) 2022
Which of the following is not the function of conducting part of respiratory system?
It clears inhaled air from foreign particles Inhaled air is humidified Temperature of inhaled air is brought to body temperature Provides surface for diffusion of O2 and CO2
Ques. 13 NEET (UG) 2022 (Phase 2)
Identify the region of human brain which has pneumotaxic centre that alters respiratory rate by reducing the duration of inspiration.
Cerebrum Medulla Pons Thalamus
Ques. 14 NEET (UG) 2022 (Phase 2)
Which of the following statements are correct with respect to vital capacity? Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
A and E only B, D and E only A, C and D only A, C and E only
Ques. 15 NEET (UG) 2021
Select the favourable conditions required for the formation of oxyhaemoglobin at the alveoli.
Low pO2, low pCO2, more H+, higher temperature High pO2, low pCO2, less H+, lower temperature Low pO2, high pCO2, more H+, higher temperature High pO2, high pCO2, less H+, higher temperature.
Ques. 16 NEET (UG) 2021
The partial pressures (in mm Hg) of oxygen (O2) and carbon dioxide (CO2) at alveoli (the site of diffusion) are :
pO2 = 159 and pCO2 = 0.3 pO2 = 104 and pCO2 = 40 pO2 = 40 and pCO2 = 45 pO2 = 95 and pCO2 = 40
Ques. 17 NEET (UG) 2020
Select the correct events that occur during inspiration.
Only (iv) (iii) and (iv) (i), (ii) and (iv) (i) and (ii)
Ques. 18 NEET (UG) 2020
Identify the wrong statement with reference to transport of oxygen.
Binding of oxygen with haemoglobin is mainly related to partial pressure of O2 Partial pressure of CO2 can interfere with O2 binding with haemoglobin Higher H+ conc. in alveoli favours the formation of oxyhaemoglobin Low pCO2 in alveoli favours the formation of oxyhaemoglobin
Ques. 19 NEET (UG) 2019
Tidal Volume and Expiratory Reserve Volume of an athlete is 500 mL and 1000 mL respectively. What will be his Expiratory Capacity if the Residual Volume is 1200 mL?
2200 mL 2700 mL 1500 mL 1700 mL
Ques. 20 NEET (UG) 2019
Due to increasing air-borne allergens and pollutants, many people in urban areas are suffering from respiratory disorder causing wheezing due to :
Proliferation of fibrous tissues and damage of the alveolar walls Reduction in the secretion of surfactants by pneumocytes Benign growth on mucous lining of nasal cavity Inflammation of bronchi and bronchioles
Out of syllabus
Ques. 21 NEET 2018
Which of the following options correctly represents the lung conditions in asthma and emphysema, respectively?
Decreased respiratory surface; Inflammation of bronchioles Inflammation of bronchioles; Decreased respiratory surface Increased number of bronchioles; Increased respiratory surface Increased respiratory surface; Inflammation of bronchioles
Ques. 22 NEET 2018
Match the items given in column I with those in column II and select the correct option given below.
(a)-(iii), (b)-(i), (c)-(iv), (d)-(ii) (a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i) (a)-(iii), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iv) (a)-(i), (b)-(iv), (c)-(ii), (d)-(iii)
Ques. 23 NEET 2018
Which of the following is an occupational respiratory disorder?
Botulism Anthracis Silicosis Emphysema
Ques. 24 NEET 2017
Lungs are made up of air-filled sacs, the alveoli. They do not collapse even after forceful expiration, because of
inspiratory reserve volume tidal volume expiratory reserve volume residual volume.
Ques. 25 NEET 2016 (Phase 1)
Reduction in pH of blood will
decrease the affinity of haemoglobin with oxygen release bicarbonate ions by the liver reduce the rate of heart beat reduce the blood supply to the brain.
Ques. 26 NEET 2016 (Phase 1)
Name the chronic respiratory disorder caused mainly by cigarette smoking.
Respiratory acidosis Respiratory alkalosis Emphysema Asthma
Ques. 27 NEET 2016 (Phase 1)
Asthma may be attributed to
inflammation of the trachea accumulation of fluid in the lungs bacterial infection of the lungs allergic reaction of the mast cells in the lungs.
Ques. 28 NEET 2016 (Phase 2)
The partial pressure of oxygen in the alveoli of the lungs is
equal to that in the blood more than that in the blood less than that in the blood less than that of carbon dioxide.
Ques. 29 NEET 2016 (Phase 2)
Lungs do not collapse between breaths and some air always remains in the lungs which can never be expelled because
there is a negative pressure in the lungs there is a negative intrapleural pressure pulling at the lung walls there is a positive intrapleural pressure pressure in the lungs is higher than the atmospheric pressure.
Ques. 30 AIPMT 2015
Name the pulmonary disease in which alveolar surface area involved in gas exchange is drastically reduced due to damage in the alveolar walls.
Pneumonia Asthma Pleurisy Emphysema