Q1. How many bones are present in the skeleton of an adult human?
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Answer: D. 206
An adult human skeleton has 206 bones.
Biology - Skeletal System Questions for SSC CGL (with Answers)
6 Biology - Skeletal System MCQs from the General Awareness section, with answers and short explanations.
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Q2. Which is the longest bone in the human body?
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Answer: C. Femur
The femur (thigh bone) is the longest and strongest bone in the body.
Q3. The elbow and knee are examples of which type of joint?
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Answer: A. Hinge joint
Elbow and knee are hinge joints, permitting movement in one direction like a door hinge.
Q4. What type of joint is found at the shoulder?
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Answer: C. Ball and socket joint
The shoulder is a ball and socket joint, allowing rotation in many directions.
Q5. Which is the smallest bone in the human body?
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Answer: D. Stapes
The stapes, a stirrup-shaped middle-ear bone, is the smallest bone in the body.
Q6. The joint between the first two neck vertebrae that lets us turn the head side to side is a:
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Answer: D. Pivot joint
The atlas rotates around the peg of the axis vertebra, forming a pivot joint for turning the head.
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