Biological Classification — NEET/JEE Questions, Notes & Weightage
Class 11 Diversity in the Living World NEET weightage: Medium 0 questions
Covers the five-kingdom classification (Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, Animalia), viruses, viroids, lichens, and the defining features that separate each kingdom. A steady source of NEET questions, especially on Monera (archaebacteria vs eubacteria) and fungal classes.
Practice all 0 Biological Classification questions →Topics inside Biological Classification
Microbiology
185
Virology
97
Social & Preventive Medicine
38
Communicable diseases
37
Pathology
29
Medicine
27
Skin
26
Mycology
21
Dental
20
All India exam
19
miscellaneous
19
Surgery
16
Unknown
16
Chemotherapy
15
Pediatrics
15
Infection
14
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
14
Systemic Bacteriology (Haemophilus, Yersinia, Spirochaetes, Ricketssia, Chlamydia, Mycoplasma and Miscellaneous Bacteria)
14
Papulosquamous Disorders
12
Respiratory System
11
Ophthalmology
11
Immunology
11
General anatomy
9
Infectious Disease
9
general microbiology
8
Anatomy of skin
7
General pathology
7
Virology Pa-2 (RNA Virus Pa-1,2 & Miscellaneous Viruses)
7
ENT
7
Bacteria
7
General
6
Pharmacology
6
G.I.T
6
Human Immunodeficiency Virus
5
Hepatitis
5
Arboviruses
5
Myxo Viruses
5
Herpesviruses
4
Forensic Medicine
3
General Considerations - Infectious Diseases
3
Specific Infections
3
Ear
3
Environment and Health
3
JIPMER 2018
3
Epidemiology
3
Fungal infections, Scabies, Pediculosis
3
Oral Cavity
3
S.T.D.
3
Transplantation
3
Genital Tract Infections (Too hot to handle!)
3
Lichen planus and Other papulosquamous disorders
3
Inflammations of the Cornea
3
FMGE 2019
3
Miscellaneous (Gynae)
3
Mycoplasma
3
Conjunctiva
2
Poxviruses
2
VBDs, Arboviral & Viral Infections, Surface Infections
2
Male Genital Tract
2
Hepatitis Viruses
2
General Microbiology Pa 1 (History, Microscopy, Stains and Structure and Physiology of Bacteria)
2
Viral Infections
2
Parasitology
2
Autoimmune skin disorders
2
Female Genital Tract
2
C.N.S
2
Immunology and Rheumatology
2
Properties of Virus
2
Measles
2
Techniques in molecular biology
2
Sexually transmitted diseases
2
Bacteriology
2
Oncology
2
Principles of Immunization and Vaccination
2
Metabolism of nucleic acids
2
Biochemistry
2
Cornea and sclera
2
Misc.
2
Physiology
2
Anti-Viral
2
Water
2
Immunity
2
Virology (RNA Virus Pa-1,2 & Miscellaneous Viruses)
2
Immunology Pa 1 (Immune Response, Antigen-Antibody Reactions, Hypersensitivity, Structure of Immune System, Immunodeficiency Disorders)
2
NEET Jan 2020
2
Nose and PNS
2
Nervous system
2
Sterilization and Disinfection
2
Cellular Pathology
2
Fungal Infection
2
Mycobacterial Infections
2
General physiology
2
NEET 2019
1
Disorders of the Respiratory Tract
1
Nose and paranasal sinuses
1
Pharynx
1
Integrated QBank
1
New born infants
1
Miscellaneous (Infection)
1
Urinary Tract Infections and Interstitial Cystitis
1
Bacterial Infection of Skin
1
Impoant Viral Diseases in Children
1
Cholera
1
General Microbiology Pa-2 and Pa-3 (Sterilization and Bacterial Genetics)
1
Metabolism of protein and amino acid
1
Miscellaneous ENT
1
Urinary tract
1
Hepatic encephalopathy & hepatic failure
1
Elimination, Eradication, Surveillance
1
Urology
1
Anti Microbial
1
Tuberculosis of the Genital Tract
1
NPEP, NHM
1
Infections and Inflammatory Conditions
1
Bacterial infections
1
Blood
1
Cervical Carcinoma
1
Hemodynamics
1
Stomach and Intestines
1
Actinomycetes
1
Adverse Drug Effect
1
Injuries
1
Typhoid Fever
1
Growth, Development, and Behavior
1
Bacillus
1
Types of vaccines
1
Poliomyelitis
1
Cells and Tissues of Immune System
1
Candida
1
Nutrition
1
Acne and chemical peeling
1
Vitamins and Minerals
1
Immunodeficiency Disorders
1
Lichen Planus & Lichenoid Dermatoses
1
Dermatitis
1
Osteology
1
Molecular Biology Techniques
1
Skin lesions
1
Health Programmes in India
1
Infectious Lung Disease: Pneumonia
1
General surgery
1
Misc. (W.B.C)
1
Molecular Genetics
1
Skin Lesions And Disorders Of Pigmentation
1
CVS Embryology
1
Burns
1
Alopecia
1
C. Mycobacteria
1
Vasculitis
1
Mechanisms of Cell Injury
1
Miscellaneous (Bio-Chemistry)
1
Medical Illness Complicating Pregnancy
1
Sexually Transmitted Disease in the Female
1
Vestibulobullous disorders
1
Bacteriophage
1
Neoplasia
1
Psoriasis
1
Asphyxia
1
Bacterial infection
1
Parvovirus
1
Uterus
1
DNB 2018
1
Cardiovascular system
1
Vaccines
1
Definition and Concepts, Examples from NHPs
1
Genetics
1
Enterobecteriaceae
1
Etiology: Carcinogenic Agents
1
Oral cavity & Oesophagus
1
Photosensitive disorders
1
Gastrointestinal tract
1
Frequently asked questions
Which part of Biological Classification is asked most in NEET?
Monera (nutrition types, archaebacteria), the five classes of Fungi (Phycomycetes, Ascomycetes, Basidiomycetes, Deuteromycetes) and their reproductive spores, and virus structure/classification are the most recurring areas.
Why is the five-kingdom system important?
It's the classification scheme NEET follows for every other diversity chapter — Plant Kingdom and Animal Kingdom both build directly on the boundaries this chapter draws.
Are viruses part of any kingdom?
No — viruses are non-cellular and excluded from the five-kingdom system entirely, which is itself a frequently tested NEET fact.