NEET 2026 Zoology Embryonic Development Match the Following Question
Match List I with List II related to embryonic development at various months of pregnancy:
| List-I | List-II |
|---|---|
| (A) The foetus movement starts and hair appears on the head | (I) 24 weeks of pregnancy |
| (B) The foetus develops limbs and digits | (II) 20 weeks of pregnancy |
| (C) The foetus develops external genital organs | (III) 8 weeks of pregnancy |
| (D) The foetus body is covered with fine hair; eyelids separate and eyelashes are formed | (IV) 12 weeks of pregnancy |
A⁻IV, B⁻II, C⁻III, D⁻I
A⁻II, B⁻III, C⁻IV, D⁻I
A⁻III, B⁻II, C⁻IV, D⁻I
A⁻II, B⁻IV, C⁻III, D⁻I
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
By the end of the second month of pregnancy (8 weeks), the foetus develops limbs and digits. By the end of 12 weeks (first trimester) of pregnancy, most of the major organ systems are formed. During the fifth month (20 weeks) of pregnancy, the first movements of the foetus and appearance of hair on the head are usually observed. By the end of about 24 weeks (end of the second trimester) of pregnancy, the body is covered with fine hair, eyelids separate, and eyelashes are formed.
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