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Topic

Gaseous exchange

Asked 2 times in NDA, peaking in 2026.
2
PYQs
1
Exams
1
Years active
2026–2026
Span
2026
Peak
2/2
Answers
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Key insights

  • Most tested in NDA — 2 of 2 PYQs
  • Most asked in 2026
  • Recurs across 1 years (2026–2026)

Across exams

NDA · 2

How the concept evolved

226
Rising — more than half its appearances (2 of 2) are since 2016.

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Sample questions

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NDA2026

Which of the following properties of alveoli is/are helpful in gaseous exchange during respiration in human beings?

  1. The epithelial lining of alveoli is very thin
  2. Elastic fibres are present in alveolar wall
  3. Wall of alveoli is surrounded by many blood capillaries

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  1. A I and II only
  2. B I and III only
  3. C III only
  4. D I, II and III ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Science & Technology › Biology & Health
NDA2026
In which of the following parts of organisms, the process of gaseous exchange during respiration does not take place?
  1. A Skin of earthworms
  2. B Bronchi of humans ✓
  3. C Gills of Pila
  4. D Alveoli of humans
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Science & Technology › Biology & Health

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