Biology Kingdom Fungi MCQs Chapter 8 Class 11

Biology Kingdom Fungi for Entry Tests and FSC Board Exams

Kingdom Fungi is an important chapter in Biology that focuses on eukaryotic, heterotrophic organisms such as molds, yeasts, and mushrooms. This topic is highly relevant for MDCAT, NUMS, AKU, NUST, UET ECAT, and FSC First Year board exams. Key concepts include structure of fungi, modes of nutrition, reproduction, classification, and economic importance, which are frequently tested in MCQs and short questions in competitive examinations.

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Biology Ch 8 Class 11 Kingdom Fungi

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Lichen is a symbiotic mutualistic association of fungi with

Autotrophs

Roots of vascular plants

Green algae and cyanobacterium

Leguminous plants

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Which of the following endoparasites of humans does show viviparity?

NTS 2018
Biology
Kingdom Fungi
Elimination Tool:

A) Trichinella spiralis

B) Ascaris lumbricoides

C) Ancylostoma duodenale

D) Enterobius vermicularis

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The most common example of members of the kingdom fungi is/are:

NUMS 2019 Reconduct
Biology
Kingdom Fungi
Elimination Tool:

A) Star fish

B) Mushrooms

C) Algae

D) Human

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Root like structure in saprotrophic fungi are called

Rhizodis

Haustoria

Hyphae

Constricting rings

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Ecological role of fungi as decomposers is only paralleled by

Blue green algae

Cyanobacteria

Bacteria

Virus

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Which one of the following is different from all the rest regarding the number of cells inits body?

Rusts

Mushrooms

Molds

Yeasts

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Those fungi which can grow only on their living host and cannot be grown on available defined growth culture medium e.g. various mildews and most rust species are called

Parasitic fungi

Obligate parasitic fungi

Facultative parasitic fungi

All of these

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Mycorrhizae are found in about ______ vascular plants

90%

95%

98%

96%

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Asexual spores of fungi are called:

NUMS 2020
Biology
Kingdom Fungi
Elimination Tool:

A) Conidiospores

B) Zygospores

C) Ascospores

D) Basidiospores

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Drug obtained from fungus used for lowing blood cholesterol is

UHS 2010
Biology
Kingdom Fungi
Elimination Tool:

A) Lovastatin

B) Cyclosporin

C) Ergotin

D) Griseofulvin

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Aspergillosis is a fungal infection and occurs only in _______:

NUMS 2020
Biology
Kingdom Fungi
Elimination Tool:

A) Male

B) Female

C) AIDS patient

D) Athletes

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The Fungal Cell wall contains:

NUMS 2018
Biology
Kingdom Fungi
Elimination Tool:

A) Peptidoglycan

B) Chitin

C) Suberin

D) Cutin

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Unicellular fungi which is non-hyphal is

Mushroom

Yeast

Penicillium

Mold

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According to two kingdom classification fungi were placed in kingdom

Plantae

Animalia

Protista

Fungi

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Those fungi which can grow only on their living host and cannot be grown on available defined growth culture medium e.g. various mildews and most rust species are called?

PMC Sample 2
Biology
Kingdom Fungi
Elimination Tool:

A) Parasitic fungi

B) Facultative parasitic fungi

C) Obligate parasitic fungi

D) all of these

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Fungi can tolerate pH from

3?7

2?6

2?9

. 3?6

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Fungi which get their food directly from dead organic matter are called?

Parasitic fungi

Predators

Mutualists

Decomposers

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Fungi do not contain:

NTS 2010
Biology
Kingdom Fungi
Elimination Tool:

A) Cell wall

C) Chlorophyll

B) Hyphae

D) Mycelium

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Saccharomyces cerevisiae is the scientific name of a:

NUMS 2017
Biology
Kingdom Fungi
Elimination Tool:

A) Fungus

B) Smut

C) Bacterium

D) Yeast

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Tetracycline and penicillins are:

NUMS 2018
Biology
Kingdom Fungi
Elimination Tool:

A) Disinfectants

B) Antibiotics

C) Antiseptics

D) Antigens

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Fungi store surplus food in the form of

UHS 2010
Biology
Kingdom Fungi
Elimination Tool:

A) Cellulose

B) Glycogen

C) Starch

D) Both B and C

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Foliose lichen are

Stem like

Branching

Leaf like

Crust like

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The fungus which provides a chemotherapeutic agent that is used to inhibit fungal growth is called

NUMS 2015
Biology
Kingdom Fungi
Elimination Tool:

A) Penicillium notatum

B) Aspergillus

C) Penicillium griseofulvum

D) Claviceps purpurea

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Constricting ring around nematode is formed by

Arthrobotrys

Pleurotus ostreatus

Mildews

All of these

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In an ecosystem mycorrhizae are an example of:

UHS 2013
Biology
Kingdom Fungi
Elimination Tool:

A) Predation

B) Symbiosis

C) Mutualism

D) Parasitism

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The Kingdom of recyclers is known as kingdom

Algae

Bacteria

Fungi

Embryophata

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Fungi which cause thrush in humans:

UHS 2013
Biology
Kingdom Fungi
Elimination Tool:

A) Sarcomeres

B) Candidiasis

C) Lovastatin

D) Aspergillus

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Coenocytic hyphae are also known as

Septate

. Perforated hyphae

Aseptate

Uninucleate hyphae

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All of the following are characteristics of kingdom fungi except:

NUMS 2017
Biology
Kingdom Fungi
Elimination Tool:

A) Heterotrophy

B) Sessil

C) Cell wall

D) None of the above

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In rhizopus, zygote forms temporary, dormant, thick-walled resistant structure called:

UHS 2015
Biology
Kingdom Fungi
Elimination Tool:

A) Zygospore

B) Spore

D) Hydra

C) Sporangia

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Which of the following fungi is utilized in the baking industry?

NTS 2011
Biology
Kingdom Fungi
Elimination Tool:

A) Mushrooms

B) Yeast

C) Bread mold

D) Penicillium

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Yeasts, the unicellular fungi belongs mostly to the group:

UHS 2018
Biology
Kingdom Fungi
Elimination Tool:

A) Deuteromycota

C) Basidiomycota

B) Zygomycota

D) Ascomycota

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Fungi whose growth is favored by fire is called:

NTS 2016 SMBBMC
Biology
Kingdom Fungi
Elimination Tool:

A) Pyrophilus

B) Prophilus

C) Philus

D) Prephylus

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Parasitic fungi absorb nutrients directly from the living host cytoplasm with the help of special hyphal tips called

Mildew

Constricting ring

Haustoria

All of thes

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Which of the following component is found in the cell wall of fungi?

UHS 2012
Biology
Kingdom Fungi
Elimination Tool:

A) Cellulose

B) Chitin

C) Proteins

D) Glycerol

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The most common example of members of the kingdom fungi is/are:

NUMS 2015
Biology
Kingdom Fungi
Elimination Tool:

A) Star fish

B) Mushrooms

C) Algae

D) Human

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Which of the following group represent pathological fungi?

Mushrooms morels and truffles

Rusts smuts and molds

Penicillium

All of these

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The stored food in fungi is usually lipid droplets of:

NUMS 2017
Biology
Kingdom Fungi
Elimination Tool:

A) Glucose

B) Glycogen

C) Starch

D) Protein

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A plant disease which is not caused by a fungus is:

NUMS 2015
Biology
Kingdom Fungi
Elimination Tool:

A) Red rot of Sugarcane

B) Late blight of Potato

C) Black rot of crucifers

D) Brown rust of wheat

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The ecological role of fungi as decomposers is paralleled only by

UHS 2010
Biology
Kingdom Fungi
Elimination Tool:

A) Prions

B) Algae

C) Bacteria

D) Viruses

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An association between two organisms benefiting both is called

UHS 2010
Biology
Kingdom Fungi
Elimination Tool:

A) Commensalism

B) Parasitism

C) Predation

D) Symbiosis

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An association in which fungal hyphae penetrate the outer cells of the plant root forming coils swellings and minute branches and also extend out into surrounding soil is called:

Mycorrizael association

Endomycorrhizae

Ectomycorrhizae

Lichen

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Yeast reproduces by:

PMC 2021 Tested
Biology
Kingdom Fungi
Elimination Tool:

A) Budding

B) Sperm

C) Fission

D) Conidia

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The most common example of members of the kingdom fungi is/are:

NUMS 2017
Biology
Kingdom Fungi
Elimination Tool:

A) Starfish

B) Mushrooms

C) Algae

D) Human

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Antibiotics are produced by fungi and certain bacteria of group:

UHS 2013
Biology
Kingdom Fungi
Elimination Tool:

A) Actinomycetes

B) Oomycetes

C) Ascomycetes

D) Basidiomycetes

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Oyster mushroom is an example of predator fungi which attack on

Pin warms

Tape worms

Round worms

Platehelminthes

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Type of lichen which tightly attaches to rocks is

Parmelia

Fruticose

Foliose

Crustose

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How many species of fungi are known till now

10000

100000

10000000

1000

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Parasitic fungi absorbs nutrients directly from the living host with the help of special hyphae tips called _______.

NTS 2012
Biology
Kingdom Fungi
Elimination Tool:

A) Roots

B) Root hair

C) Rhizoids

D) Haustoria

Your score is

The average score is 64%

Importance of Kingdom Fungi in Competitive Biology

Understanding Kingdom Fungi helps students clearly differentiate fungi from plants and bacteria. Topics such as hyphae, mycelium, spore formation, asexual and sexual reproduction, and major fungal groups are commonly asked in entry tests. Regular practice of chapter-wise MCQs and topic-wise exercises improves conceptual clarity, strengthens memory, and enhances exam performance under time constraints.

Effective Preparation and Practice Resources

A focused preparation strategy for Kingdom Fungi includes concept revision, MCQ practice, and mock testing. Solving past papers and exam-oriented questions highlights important areas and repeated concepts. PLS Academy provides structured learning resources that help students master Kingdom Fungi and perform confidently in medical entry tests and FSC board examinations.

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