Q. Evolutionary convergence is characterised by
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(A)
development of characteristics by random mutations.
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(B)
development of similar characteristics in different groups of organisms of different ancestry.
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(C)
development of dissimilar characteristics in closely related groups of organisms.
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(D)
development of similar characteristics in related groups of organisms.
β
Correct Answer: (B)
development of similar characteristics in different groups of organisms of different ancestry.
Q. Homologous organs indicate
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(A)
convergent evolution.
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(B)
divergent evolution.
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(C)
adaptive radiation.
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(D)
natural selection.
β
Correct Answer: (B)
divergent evolution.
Q. Darwin judged the fitness of individuals by
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(A)
strategy to obtain food.
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(B)
number of offspring produced.
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(C)
ability to defend itself.
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(D)
dominance over other individuals.
β
Correct Answer: (B)
number of offspring produced.
Q. Change of frequency of alleles in a population results in evolution. This statement is proposed in
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(A)
Darwinβs theory
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(B)
Lamarckβs theory
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(C)
Hardy-Weinberg principle
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(D)
de Vries theory.
β
Correct Answer: (C)
Hardy-Weinberg principle
Q. Select the correct statement from the following options.
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(A)
Fitness is the end result of the ability to adapt and get selected by nature.
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(B)
Mutations are random and directional.
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(C)
Darwinian variations are small and direction less.
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(D)
All mammals have evolved vivipary as an adaptation
β
Correct Answer: (A)
Fitness is the end result of the ability to adapt and get selected by nature.
Q. Which type of selection is industrial melanism observed in moth, Biston bitularia
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(A)
Stabilising
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(B)
Directional
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(C)
Disruptive
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(D)
Artificial
β
Correct Answer: (B)
Directional
Q. The most accepted line of descent in human evolution is
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(A)
Australopithecus β Ramapithecus β Homo sapiens β Homo habilis
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(B)
Homo erectus β Homo habilis β Homo sapiens
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(C)
Ramapithecus β Homo habilis β Homo erectus β Homo sapiens
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(D)
Australopithecus β Ramapithecus β Homo erectus β Homo habilis β Homo sapiens.
β
Correct Answer: (C)
Ramapithecus β Homo habilis β Homo erectus β Homo sapiens
Q. In 1953 S. L. Miller created primitive earth conditions in the laboratory and gave experimental evidence for origin of first form of life from preexisting non-living organic s molecules. The primitive earth conditions created include
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(A)
low temperature, volcanic storms, atmosphere rich in oxygen
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(B)
low temperature, volcanic storms, reducing atmosphere
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(C)
high temperature, volcanic storms, non¬reducing atmosphere
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(D)
high temperature, volcanic storms, reducing atmosphere containing CH4, NH3 etc.
β
Correct Answer: (D)
high temperature, volcanic storms, reducing atmosphere containing CH4, NH3 etc.
Q. Appearance of antibiotic-resistant bacteria is an example of
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(A)
divergent evolution
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(B)
pre-existing variation in the population
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(C)
transduction
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(D)
adaptive radiation
β
Correct Answer: (B)
pre-existing variation in the population
Q. The bones of forelimbs of whale, bat, cheetah and man are similar in structure, because
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(A)
one organism has given rise to another
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(B)
they perform the same function
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(C)
they have biochemical similarities
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(D)
they share a common ancestor
β
Correct Answer: (D)
they share a common ancestor
Q. Analogous organs arise due to
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(A)
convergent evolution
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(B)
genetic drift
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(C)
artificial selection
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(D)
divergent evolution
β
Correct Answer: (A)
convergent evolution
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