NEET UG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) · Biology · Chapter 13
Photosynthesis in Higher Plants
Photosynthesis in Higher Plants is a Std. XI Biology chapter in the NEET UG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) syllabus with 3.2% topic weightage. Includes chapter-mapped MCQs, previous-year coverage, and revision priorities.
Position in syllabus
Chapter 13
of 38 in Biology
Weightage
3.2%
of the Biology syllabus
Practice bank
186 MCQs
chapter-tagged, exam-aligned
Why Photosynthesis in Higher Plants matters for NEET
Photosynthesis in Higher Plants is a Std. XI Biology chapter in the NEET UG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) syllabus (13 of 38 in this subject). It carries 3.2% of the NEET UG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) Biology topic weightage. RankNiti currently tags 186 MCQs to this chapter. Most scoring happens when NCERT diagrams, definitions, and exception lines can be recalled under time — not when the chapter is only “read once.”
How to revise Photosynthesis in Higher Plants
- Read the Std. XI NCERT/board chapter for Photosynthesis in Higher Plants once for structure — headings, diagrams, and summary points — without stopping to memorise.
- On the second pass, close the book and write the diagram labels and exception lines from Photosynthesis in Higher Plants, then check the textbook.
- Attempt a RankNiti chapter test for Photosynthesis in Higher Plants and review every miss against the exact textbook line.
- In the week before a full NEET UG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) mock, only re-solve the questions you got wrong in Photosynthesis in Higher Plants — do not reread the whole chapter unless accuracy is still low.
Common mistakes in Photosynthesis in Higher Plants
- Highlighting Photosynthesis in Higher Plants without reproducing diagrams from memory.
- Skipping NCERT summary and examplar-style assertion items until a full mock exposes them.
- Treating a high chapter score on an untimed quiz as exam-ready recall.
Frequently asked questions
Is Photosynthesis in Higher Plants important for NEET UG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test)?
Yes — Photosynthesis in Higher Plants carries an official topic weightage of 3.2% in the NEET UG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) Biology syllabus, so it is a scoring chapter for aspirants targeting a top rank.
Which class is Photosynthesis in Higher Plants from — Std. XI or Std. XII?
Photosynthesis in Higher Plants appears in the Std. XI Biology syllabus for NEET UG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test).
How many practice questions are available for Photosynthesis in Higher Plants?
RankNiti's NEET UG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) question bank has 186 chapter-tagged MCQs for Photosynthesis in Higher Plants, drawn from previous-year papers and Balbharati/NCERT-aligned drills.
How should I revise Photosynthesis in Higher Plants for NEET UG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test)?
Start with the Std. XI textbook chapter, list the sub-topics, then solve chapter-mapped MCQs on RankNiti in three rounds — first at your own pace, then timed, and finally under mock-test conditions. This is one of 38 chapters in the Biology syllabus, so budget time proportional to its weightage.

