Evolution(Origin of life; Biological evolution and evidences for biological evolution from Paleontology, comparative anatomy, embryology and molecular evidence); Darwin’s contribution... NEET Questions

Biology - Genetics and Evolution

Evolution(Origin of life; Biological evolution and evidences for biological evolution from Paleontology, comparative anatomy, embryology and molecular evidence); Darwin’s contribution... MCQ Questions


13.
Charles Darwin's theory of evolution was based on observations made during his voyage on:
A.
H.M.S. Endeavour
B.
H.M.S. Challenger
C.
H.M.S. Discovery
D.
H.M.S. Beagle
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ANSWER :
D. H.M.S. Beagle
14.
According to Darwin, 'fitness' refers ultimately to:
A.
Speed of running
B.
Body size
C.
Physical strength
D.
Reproductive fitness
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ANSWER :
D. Reproductive fitness
15.
Who proposed similar conclusions about evolution as Darwin around the same time, working in Malay Archipelago?
A.
Lamarck
B.
Hugo de Vries
C.
Alfred Wallace
D.
Mendel
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ANSWER :
C. Alfred Wallace
16.
The two key concepts of Darwinian Theory of Evolution are:
A.
Use and disuse of organs
B.
Branching descent and natural selection
C.
Mutation and recombination
D.
Genetic drift and gene flow
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ANSWER :
B. Branching descent and natural selection
17.
Lamarck's theory of evolution is based on:
A.
Natural selection
B.
Mutation
C.
Genetic drift
D.
Use and disuse of organs and inheritance of acquired characters
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ANSWER :
D. Use and disuse of organs and inheritance of acquired characters
18.
Lamarck's classic example to illustrate his theory of evolution was:
A.
Beaks of finches
B.
Long neck of giraffe
C.
Industrial melanism in moths
D.
Variations in marsupials
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ANSWER :
B. Long neck of giraffe