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All Evolution Questions(1–90 of 90)

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Q1mediummcqBiologyWBCS Prelims2026
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Darwin and Wallace were both strongly influenced by the book "An Essay on the Principle of Population" written by
Q2hardmcqBiologyNEET (UG) 20172026
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Artificial selection to obtain cows yielding higher milk output represents:
Q3mediummcqGeneral StudiesWBCS Prelims 20152026
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"Natural Selection" is the theory promulgated by
Q4mediummcqBiologyNEET 20192026
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Variations caused by mutation, as proposed by Hugo de Vries are:
Q5mediummcqBiologyNEET 20192026
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In a species, the weight of newborn ranges from 2 to 5kg. 97% of the newborn with an average weight between 3 to 3.3kg survive whereas 99% of the infants born with weight from 2 to 2.5kg or 4.5 to 5kg die. Which type of selection process is taking place?
Q6mediummcqBiologyNEET 20192026
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From evolutionary point of view, retention of the female gametophyte with developing young embryo on the parent sporophyte for some time, is first observed in:
Q7mediummcqBiologyNEET 20192026
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Match the hominids with their correct brain size:
(a) Homo habilis (i) 900cc
(b) Homo neanderthalensis (ii) 1350cc
(c) Homo erectus (iii) 650−800cc
(d) Homo sapiens (iv) 1400cc
Q8easymcqBiologyNEET 20172026
Artificial selection to obtain cows yielding higher milk output represents:
Q9easymcqBiologyNEET (UG) 20182026
The similarity of bone structure in the forelimbs of many vertebrates is an example of:
Q10mediummcqBiologyNEET (UG) 20182026
Among the following sets of examples for divergent evolution, select the incorrect option:
Q11easymcqBiologyNEET (UG) 20182026
According to , the mechanism of evolution is:
Q12mediummcqBIOLOGYNEET 20192026
A population of a species invades a new area. Which of the following condition will lead to adaptive radiation?
Q13hardmcqBIOLOGYNEET 20192026
Which of the following statements is correct about the origin and evolution of men?
Q14mediummcqBIOLOGYNEET 20192026
In Australia, marsupials and placental mammals have evolved to share many similar characteristics. This type of evolution may be referred to as:
Q15mediummcqBiologyNEET 2020 E12026
Flippers of Penguins and Dolphins are examples of:
Q16mediummcqBiologyNEET 2020 E12026
Embryological support for evolution was disapproved by:
Q17mediummcqBiologyNEET 2020 E12026
From his experiments, S.L. Miller produced amino acids by mixing the following in a closed flask:
Q18mediummcqBiologyNEET 2020 E12026
Which of the following refer to correct example(s) of organisms which have evolved due to changes in environment brought about by anthropogenic action?
(a) Darwin’s Finches of Galapagos islands.
(b) Herbicide resistant weeds.
(c) Drug resistant eukaryotes.
(d) Man-created breeds of domesticated animals like dogs.
Q19mediummcqBiologyNEET 20212026
The factor that leads to Founder effect in a population is:
Q20easymcqBiologyNEET 20222026
Which of the following statements is not true?
Q21mediummcqBiologyNEET 20222026
Natural selection where more individuals acquire a specific character value other than the mean character value, leads to:
Q22hardmcqBiologyNEET 20232026
Select the correct group/set of Australian Marsupials exhibiting adaptive radiation:
Q23mediummcqZoologyNEET 2024 R1@NUM: 1792026
Which one of the following factors will NOT affect the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium?
Q24mediummcqZoologyNEET 2024 R1@NUM: 1962026
Match List I with List II:
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Q25easymcqZoologyNEET 2024 R1@NUM: 1842026
The flippers of Penguins and Dolphins are examples of:
Q26mediummcqZoologyNEET 2024 R1@NUM: 1572026
Given below are some stages of human evolution. Arrange them in correct sequence (Past to Recent):A. Homo habilisB. Homo sapiensC. Homo neanderthalensisD. Homo erectus
Q27mediummcqGeneral ScienceStaff Selection Commission2026
Life on earth began in the oceans almost________ years ago.
Q28mediummcqGeneral StudiesCompetitive Exams2026
Darwin and Wallace were both strongly influenced by the book "An Essay on the Principle of Population" written by:
Q29mediummcqBiologyCompetitive Exam Practice Paper2026
The nature of the stele in primitive vascular plants was:
Q30mediummcqBiologyBiology
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Which one of the following phenomena supports Darwin's concept of natural selection in organic evolution?
Q31mediummcqBiologyBiology
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What was the most significant trend in the evolution of modern man (Homo sapiens) from his ancestors?
Q32mediummcqBiologyBiology
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What is the role of systematics in classification?
Q33easymcqBiologyBiology
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Which of the following is a correct statement about classification?
Q34easymcqBiologyBiology
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How does classification help in understanding evolutionary history?
Q35mediummcqBiologyBiology
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Which of the following statements about taxonomy is incorrect?
Q36mediummcqBiologyBiology
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Adaptive radiation refers to:
Q37mediummcqBiologyBiology
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What is common to whale, seal and shark?
Q38mediummcqBiologyBiology
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Which one of the following statement is correct?
Q39mediummcqBiologyBiology
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The finches of Galapagos islands provide an evidence in favour of:
Q40mediummcqBiologyBiology
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Select the correct statement from the following:
Q41mediummcqBiologyBiology
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Industrial melanism as observed in peppered moth proves that:
Q42mediummcqBiologyBiology
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The concept of chemical evolution is based on:
Q43mediummcqBiologyBiology
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Among the human ancestors the brain size was more than in:
Q44mediummcqBiologyBiology
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One of the important consequences of geographical isolation is:
Q45mediummcqBiologyBiology
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When two species of different genealogy come to resemble each other as a result of adaptation, the phenomenon is termed:
Q46mediummcqBiologyBiology
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Which of the following statements about classification is correct?
Q47easymcqBiologyBiology
Which one of the following in birds indicates their reptilian ancestry?
Q48mediummcqBiologyBiology
Which of the following is correct about systematics?
Q49mediummcqBiologyBiology
Which of the following is incorrect about cladistics?
Q50mediummcqBiologyBiology
Which of the following best describes Systematics?
Q51hardmcqBiologyBiology
Which of the following is the correct sequence of events in the origin of life?I. Formation of protobiontsII. Synthesis of organic monomersIII. Synthesis of organic polymersIV. Formation of DNA-based genetic systems
Q52mediummcqBiologyBiology
Sickle cell anaemia has not been eliminated from the African population because:
Q53easymcqBiologyBiology
Evolutionary history of an organism is known as:
Q54mediummcqBiologyBiology
Jurassic period of the Mesozoic era is characterised by:
Q55mediummcqBiologyBiology
Which one of the following is not a living fossil?
Q56mediummcqBiologyBiology
An important evidence in favour of organic evolution is the occurrence of:
Q57hardmcqBiologyBiology
Which one of the following amino acids was not found to be synthesized in Miller’s experiment?
Q58mediumassertion/reasoningBiologyBiology
Darwin’s finches show a variety of beaks suited for eating large seeds, flying insects and cactus seeds.
Q59mediumassertion/reasoningBiologyBiology
Comparative biochemistry provides a strong evidence in favour of common ancestry of living beings.
Q60mediummcqBiologyBiology
Assertion : Human ancestors never used their tails and so the tail expressing gene has disappeared in them.Reason : Lamarck's theory of evolution is popularly called theory continuity of germ plasm.
Q61mediummcqBiologyBiology
There are two opposing views about origin of Modern man. According to one view Homo erectus in Asia were the ancestors of modern man. A study of variations of DNA however suggested African origin of Modern man. What kind of observation on DNA variation could suggest this ?
Q62easymcqBiologyBiology
The process by which organisms with different evolutionary history evolve similar phenotypic adaptations in response to a common environmental challenge is called:
Q63hardmcqBiologyBiology
What is true about isolated small tribal populations?
Q64mediummcqBiologyBiology
Which scientist's name is correctly matched with his theory?
Q65mediummcqBiologyBiology
Which statement is INCORRECT regarding protobionts (coacervates/microspheres) in the origin of life?
Q66easymcqBiologyBiology
Darwin's Finches are an excellent example of:
Q67easymcqBiologyBiology
Peripatus is a connecting link between:
Q68mediummcqBiologyBiology
In the case of peppered moth (Biston betularia) the black-coloured form became dominant over the light-coloured form in England during industrial revolution. This is an example of:
Q69easymcqBiologyBiology
Darwin’s finches are a good example of:
Q70easymcqBiologyBiology
Which one of the following characteristics is common both in humans and adult frogs?
Q71easymcqBiologyBiology
The idea of mutations was brought forth by:
Q72mediummcqBiologyBiology
Which one of the following options gives one correct example each of convergent evolution and divergent evolution?
Q73easymcqBiologyBiology
Evolution of different species in a given area starting from a point and spreading to other geographical areas is known as:
Q74mediummcqBiologyBiology
The extinct human who lived 1,00,000 to 40,000 years ago, in Europe, Asia and parts of Africa, with short stature, heavy eyebrows, retreating foreheads, large jaws with heavy teeth, stocky bodies, a lumbering gait and stooped posture was:
Q75easymcqBiologyBiology
What was the most significant trend in the evolution of modern man (Homo sapiens) from his ancestors?
Q76easymcqBiologyBiology
Variation in gene frequencies within populations can occur by chance rather than by natural selection. This is referred to as:
Q77easymcqBiologyBiology
Thorn of Bougainvillea and tendril of Cucurbita are examples of:
Q78easymcqBiologyBiology
The tendency of a population to remain in genetic equilibrium may be disturbed by:
Q79easymcqBiologyBiology
According to Darwin, organic evolution is primarily due to:
Q80mediummcqBiologyBiology
The eye of an octopus and the eye of a cat show different patterns of structure, yet they perform similar functions. This is an example of:
Q81mediummcqBiologyBiology
Industrial melanism is an example of:
Q82easymcqBiologyBiology
Forelimbs of a cat and lizard used in walking; forelimbs of a whale used in swimming and forelimbs of bats used in flying are an example of:
Q83mediummcqBiologyBiology
Which one of the following are analogous structures?
Q84mediummcqBiologyBiology
The wings of a bird and the wings of an insect are:
Q85easymcqBiologyBiology
Industrial melanism is an example of:
Q86mediummcqBiologyBiology
Which of the following structures is homologous to the wing of a bird?
Q87hardmcqBiologyBiology
Following are the two statements regarding the origin of life:(i) The earliest organisms that appeared on the earth were non-green and presumably anaerobes.(ii) The first autotrophic organisms were the chemoautotrophs that never released oxygen.Of the above statements, which one of the following options is correct?
Q88easymcqBiologyBiology
Analogous structures are a result of:
Q89mediummcqBiologyBiology
Genetic drift operates in:
Q90hardmcqBiologyBiology
The chronological order of human evolution from early to the recent is:

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