Evolution MCQs with answers

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Q. Evolutionary convergence is characterised by
  • (A) development of characteristics by random mutations.
  • (B) development of similar characteristics in different groups of organisms of different ancestry.
  • (C) development of dissimilar characteristics in closely related groups of organisms.
  • (D) development of similar characteristics in related groups of organisms.
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βœ… Correct Answer: (B) development of similar characteristics in different groups of organisms of different ancestry.
Q. Homologous organs indicate
  • (A) convergent evolution.
  • (B) divergent evolution.
  • (C) adaptive radiation.
  • (D) natural selection.
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βœ… Correct Answer: (B) divergent evolution.
Q. Darwin judged the fitness of individuals by
  • (A) strategy to obtain food.
  • (B) number of offspring produced.
  • (C) ability to defend itself.
  • (D) dominance over other individuals.
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βœ… Correct Answer: (B) number of offspring produced.
Q. Change of frequency of alleles in a population results in evolution. This statement is proposed in
  • (A) Darwin’s theory
  • (B) Lamarck’s theory
  • (C) Hardy-Weinberg principle
  • (D) de Vries theory.
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βœ… Correct Answer: (C) Hardy-Weinberg principle
Q. Select the correct statement from the following options.
  • (A) Fitness is the end result of the ability to adapt and get selected by nature.
  • (B) Mutations are random and directional.
  • (C) Darwinian variations are small and direction less.
  • (D) All mammals have evolved vivipary as an adaptation
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βœ… 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
  • (A) Stabilising
  • (B) Directional
  • (C) Disruptive
  • (D) Artificial
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βœ… Correct Answer: (B) Directional
Q. The most accepted line of descent in human evolution is
  • (A) Australopithecus β†’ Ramapithecus β†’ Homo sapiens β†’ Homo habilis
  • (B) Homo erectus β†’ Homo habilis β†’ Homo sapiens
  • (C) Ramapithecus β†’ Homo habilis β†’ Homo erectus β†’ Homo sapiens
  • (D) Australopithecus β†’ Ramapithecus β†’ Homo erectus β†’ Homo habilis β†’ Homo sapiens.
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βœ… 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
  • (A) low temperature, volcanic storms, atmosphere rich in oxygen
  • (B) low temperature, volcanic storms, reducing atmosphere
  • (C) high temperature, volcanic storms, nonΒ¬reducing atmosphere
  • (D) high temperature, volcanic storms, reducing atmosphere containing CH4, NH3 etc.
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βœ… Correct Answer: (D) high temperature, volcanic storms, reducing atmosphere containing CH4, NH3 etc.
Q. Appearance of antibiotic-resistant bacteria is an example of
  • (A) divergent evolution
  • (B) pre-existing variation in the population
  • (C) transduction
  • (D) adaptive radiation
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βœ… 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
  • (A) one organism has given rise to another
  • (B) they perform the same function
  • (C) they have biochemical similarities
  • (D) they share a common ancestor
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βœ… Correct Answer: (D) they share a common ancestor
Q. Analogous organs arise due to
  • (A) convergent evolution
  • (B) genetic drift
  • (C) artificial selection
  • (D) divergent evolution
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βœ… Correct Answer: (A) convergent evolution

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