Biology · Chapter 13 of 19

Skeletal & Muscular System: BPSC & UPPCS Prelims PYQs

5 previous-year questions on Skeletal & Muscular System. Each one opens to its answer and explanation.

1. 1. UPPSC Prelims 2024

   The joint where the neck joins the head is:

   1. ASaddle joint
   2. BHinge joint
   3. CPivotal joint
   4. DBall and socket joint
   Answer and explanation →

2. 2. 68th BPSC Prelims 2023

   The parts of the skeleton that are not as hard as bones and which can be bent are called as

   1. Avertebrae
   2. Bcarpals
   3. Ccartilage
   4. DMore than one of the above
   5. ENone of the above
   Answer and explanation →

3. 3. 68th BPSC Prelims 2023

   Which one of the following statements is incorrect about muscles in human body?

   1. AMuscles can only push the bone.
   2. BMuscles work in pairs.
   3. CMuscles become shorter, stiffer and thicker when contracted
   4. DMore than one of the above
   5. ENone of the above
   Answer and explanation →

4. 4. 65th BPSC Prelims 2019

   The study of bones is done under the branch of science called

   1. Ageology
   2. Bserology
   3. Corology
   4. Dosteology
   5. ENone of the above / More than one of the above
   Answer and explanation →

5. 5. UPPSC Prelims 2014

   Biological resurfacing is a recent surgical technique used to treat problems of

   1. AKnee joints
   2. BAnkle joints
   3. CHip joints
   4. DVertebral joints
   Answer and explanation →