Q

How many pairs of false ribs lie above the floating ribs and are connected to each other by cartilage?

RRB NTPC (10+2 level) (Stage-I) 19/08/2025 / Shift-III 2025
✓ Answer: C 3
Ribs 8–10 form three pairs of false ribs that attach indirectly to the sternum through cartilage. Ribs 11–12 are floating ribs.