Ocular Anatomy and Development
- Previous year questions on Ocular Anatomy and Development for NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Postgraduate), from the Ophthalmology section of the exam.
- Most questions here come from previous-year papers of Indian postgraduate medical entrance and licensing exams; where a paper and year are recorded the question carries them. The image-based questions are original vignettes written around an openly licensed figure, and were never asked in any exam.
- 102 live questions in Ocular Anatomy and Development.
- 4 of 102 questions carry a verified exam year: 2018, 2019.
- Ophthalmology is worth about 10 of 300 questions on the exam. See every subject’s weightage.
- Question set last updated 5 Sept 2026.
Q1.Most radioresistant layer of retina:
- ALayer of Rods and cones
- BRetinal Pigment epithelium✓ Correct answer
- COuter plexiform layer
- DGanglion cell layer
Q2.In a child the normal resolution visual acuity levels such as that of adults i.e. 6/6 is attained by which age?
- A4 months
- B1 year
- C3 years
- D6 years✓ Correct answer
Q3.Central macular fixation develops at
- A3 weeks
- B6 weeks
- C3 months
- D6 months✓ Correct answer
Q4.The extraocular muscles are derived from which of the following structures?
- ABranchial arches
- BOptic cup ectoderm
- CSomites
- DSomitomeres✓ Correct answer
Q5.Circulus iridis major is seen at –
- ACiliary body
- BRoot of iris✓ Correct answer
- CColarette of iris
- DPupillary margin of iris
Q6.Length of intraorbital part of the optic nerve is
- A10-12 mm
- B20-24 mm
- C25-30 mm✓ Correct answer
- D35-40 mm
Q7.Zonula of Zinn is
- APrimary vitreous
- BSecondary vitreous
- CPersistence vitreous
- DTertiary Vitreous✓ Correct answer
Q8.Maximum cones are seen in:
- ALimbus
- BFovea centralis✓ Correct answer
- CMacula lutea
- DBlind spot
Q9.Sensory innervation of cornea is by nerve
- A3rd
- B4th
- C5th✓ Correct answer
- D6th
Q10.Longest part of the optic nerve is
- AIntraocular
- BIntracranial
- CIntraorbital✓ Correct answer
- DIntracanalicular
Answer key
Q1: B. Retinal Pigment epithelium; Q2: D. 6 years; Q3: D. 6 months; Q4: D. Somitomeres; Q5: B. Root of iris; Q6: C. 25-30 mm; Q7: D. Tertiary Vitreous; Q8: B. Fovea centralis; Q9: C. 5th; Q10: C. Intraorbital.
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- Astigmatism and Accommodation Disorders
- Conjunctiva
- Sclera
- Corneal Fundamentals and Infectious Keratitis
- Non-infectious Corneal Disease
- Retinal Vascular Disease and Retinal Detachment
- Macular Disease, Retinal Dystrophies and Vitreous Disorders
- Lens: Cataract Types and Clinical Features
- Lens: Cataract Surgery, Complications and IOLs
- Glaucoma
- Uveitis: Anterior and Intermediate
- Uveitis: Posterior and Panuveitis
- Eyelid Disorders
- Lacrimal Apparatus and Ocular Glands
- Orbital Anatomy and Ocular Trauma
- Orbital Disease
- Strabismus: Symptomatology and Evaluation
- Strabismus: Types and Management
- Visual Pathway Lesions and Pupillary Reflexes
- Optic Nerve Disease and Gaze Palsies
- Ocular Tumours
- Clinical Methods in Ophthalmology
- Ocular Manifestations of Systemic Disease
- Community Eye Health and Blindness Control
- Ophthalmic Instruments and Their Uses