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| 1. |
Rocky mountain revolution took place afterA. Cenozoic eraB. Mesozoic eraC. Palaeozoic eraD. Proterozoic era |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 2. |
When reptiles come down which animals took over the earth?A. BirdsB. DinosaursC. MammalsD. Amphibians |
| Answer» Correct Answer - 3 | |
| 3. |
The bones of forelimbs of whale, bat, cheetah and man are similar in structure, because.A. One organism has given rise to anotherB. They share a common ancestorC. They perfrm the same functionD. They have biochemical similarities |
| Answer» Correct Answer - 2 | |
| 4. |
Assertion :- All mammals like whales, bats cheetah and human etc. share similarities in the pattern of bonse of forelimbs. Reason :- Eutherians show good example of divergent evolution.A. If both Assertion & Reason are True & the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.B. If both Assertion & Reason are True but Reason is a not a correct explanation of the Assertion.C. If Assertion is True but the Reason is False.D. If both Assertion & Reason are false. |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 5. |
Forelimbs of whatle bat, cheetah and duman do not show- a. Similiarities in the pattern of bones b. Adaptive radiation c. Analogou organs d. Convergent evolution e. Divergent evolution f. Different structuress evolving for sam funstionsA. a,b and cB. c,d and fC. a and dD. a,b and c |
| Answer» Correct Answer - 2 | |
| 6. |
Forecoming generations are less adaptive than their parental generation due to :A. Natural selectionB. MutationC. Genetic driftD. Adaptation |
| Answer» Correct Answer - 2 | |
| 7. |
The classical example of adaptive radiation in development of new species isA. Darwin finchesB. marsupials of AustraliaC. giant turtleD. all of these |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 8. |
What is the contribution of W.C. Pei :A. He discovered Cro-magnon manB. He discovered peking manC. He discovered Java manD. He discovered Neanderthal man |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 9. |
Hand of man, wing of bat and flipper of seal represent `:`A. Analogous organsB. Vestigial organsC. Homologous organsD. Evolutionary organs |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 10. |
Dinosaurs disappeared duringA. JurassicB. TriassicC. CretaceousD. Permain |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 11. |
Evolutionary history of a group of organisms is called `:`A. PhylogenyB. AncestryC. PalaeontologyD. Ontogeny |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 12. |
Which the following are most suitable indicators of `SO_(2)` pollution I n the enviromnent ?A. FungiB. LichensC. ConifersD. Algae |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 13. |
Which of the following is correct sequence regarding evolution of reptile :-A. Lizard `to` Crocodile `to` Snake `to` TuataraB. Crocodile `to` Snake `to` Tuatara `to` LizardC. Tuatara `to` Lizard `to` Snake `to` CrocodileD. Lizard `to` Tuatara `to` Snake `to` Crocodile |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 14. |
The ape found in India isA. Orange-utanB. GorillaC. GibbonD. Chimpanzee |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 15. |
In evolution, the studies can be made at molecular level. For example, the proteins present in the blood of man and ape similar. The base sequence in nucleic acids and amino acids sequence in proteins of related organism is alike. These are the examples which are specifically referred to inA. convergent evolutionB. molecular analogyC. molecular homologyD. homoplastic appearance |
| Answer» Correct Answer - 3 | |
| 16. |
Fossile of Homo erectus was disvored in :A. JavaB. BangladeshC. EthiopiaD. Tanzania |
| Answer» Correct Answer - 1 | |
| 17. |
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 variation of DNA however suggested African origin of modern man. What kind of observation on DNA variation could suggest this ?A. Greater variation in Asia than in AfricaB. Similar variation in Africa and AsiaC. Variation only in Africa and no variation in AfricaD. Greater variation in Africa than in Asia |
| Answer» Correct Answer - 4 | |
| 18. |
Most recent man found as fossile was :A. Java manB. Peking manC. Cro-magnon manD. Hiedelberg man |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 19. |
The age of fossils is dermined by :A. analysis of bonesB. radioative `c^(14)` datingC. electron microscopyD. weighing the fossils |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 20. |
The study of fossils in different aed rocks shows all of the following except. :A. They probably died during the formation of that particular sedimentB. Some of them appear similar to modern organismC. Life forms varied over time and certain forms were restricted to cettain geological time spansD. They do not present extinct organisms |
| Answer» Correct Answer - 4 | |
| 21. |
Branch of biology which deals with fossils :A. EthologyB. EcologyC. PalaeontologyD. Absence of raw materials |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 22. |
Sickle cell anamia has not been eleiminated from African polulation asA. It is controlled by recessive genesB. It is not a fatal diseaseC. It provides immunity against malariaD. It is controlled by dominant genes |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 23. |
Ressmblance in the appearance of Monarch butterfly and Viceroy butterfly is an example of :A. Mullerian mimicryB. Batesian mimicryC. CamouflageD. Protective colouration |
| Answer» Correct Answer - 2 | |
| 24. |
Struggle for existence and survival of fittest are related to `:`A. WallaceB. DrawinC. LamarckD. |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 25. |
In some animals of different groups differents structure developed along same direction due to Adaptation to same needs this is caleld as :A. Divergent evolutionB. Convergent evolutionC. Parllel evolutionD. None of these |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 26. |
C. Fulhrott made an important discovery in evolution and he discoved :A. Neanerthal manB. Cro-magnon manC. Classification of manD. Characters of modern apes |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 27. |
Chracteritics of primitive monkey which was in the direction of evolution of man :A. Thumb parallel to fingersB. 32 teethC. Preshensile tailD. Flate nose |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 28. |
Primitive atmoshpere was reducing because:A. Hydrogen atoms were fewB. Hydrogen, atoms were active and in greater numberC. Nitrogen atom were moreD. Oxygen atoms were more |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 29. |
Who called larger colloidal particles of primitives sea as coacervates :A. FoxB. OparinC. EmpedclesD. Haldane |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 30. |
Assertion :- In a mixed population those that can better-adapt, survive and increase in population size. Reason :- Better adaptability made the animal reproductively fit.A. If both Assertion & Reason are True & the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.B. If both Assertion & Reason are True but Reason is a not a correct explanation of the Assertion.C. If Assertion is True but the Reason is False.D. If both Assertion & Reason are false. |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 31. |
The frequency of an allele in an isolated population may change due toA. Genetic driftB. Gene flowC. MutationD. Natural selection |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 32. |
Homo erectus is biological name of :A. Modern manB. Neanderthal manC. Java manD. Peking and Java |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 33. |
Which one of the following ancestors of man first time showed bipedal movement?A. Cro-magnonB. AustralopithecusC. Java apemanD. Peking man |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 34. |
Which of the following is responsible for evolution accoridng to Neo-Drawinism:A. MutationB. Natural selectionC. Mutation and Natural selectionD. Either (1) or (2) |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 35. |
The first attempt to solve of mechanism of organic evolution was made by `:`A. HaeckelB. De VriesC. LamarckD. Darwin |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 36. |
Which of the following had the smallest brain capacityA. Homo sapiensB. Homo neanderthalensisC. Homo habilisD. Homo rerectus |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 37. |
Evalution of life shows that life forms had a trend of moving fromA. Land to waterB. Dry land to we landC. Fresh water to sea waterD. Water to land |
| Answer» Correct Answer - 4 | |
| 38. |
The idea not released to the Drawinian evolutionary theory is :A. survial of the bestB. struggle for existenceC. inheritance of acquired charactersD. origin of species by natural selection |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 39. |
Some bacteria are able to grow in streptomycin containing medium due to `:`A. Natural selectionB. Induced mutationC. Reproductive isolationD. Gentic drift |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 40. |
Given below are four statements (A-D) each with one or two blanks. Select the option which correctly fills up the blanks in two statements : Statements : (A) Wings of butterfly and birds look alike and are the rsults of "___" (i) "____" evolution (B) Miller showed that `CH_(4),H_(2),NH_(3)` and "____" (i) "____", when exposed to electric discharge in flask resulted in formation of "____" (ii) "____" (C) Vermiform appendix is a "____" (i) "____" organ and an "_____" (ii) "____" evidence of evolution. (D) According to Darwin evolution took place due to "____" (i) "___" and "____" (ii) "_____" of the fittest.A. (A) -(i) convergent (B)- (i) oxygen, (ii) nucleosidesB. (B)-(i) water vapour, (ii) amino acids, (C)-(i) rudimentary (ii) anatomicalC. (C)-(i) vestigial, (D) - (ii) anatomical,D. (D)- (i) small variations, (ii) survival (A) - (i) convergent |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 41. |
The story of evolution of modern man in respect to brain & languare appears as :A. Convergent evolutionB. Divergent evolutionC. Parllel evolutionD. All |
| Answer» Correct Answer - 3 | |
| 42. |
Branching descent is accoured for:A. HomologyB. AnalogyC. Vestigal organsD. Atavism |
| Answer» Correct Answer - 1 | |
| 43. |
Prehistoric cave art devloped near :A. 10000 years agoB. 15000 years agoC. 18000 years agoD. 20000 years ago |
| Answer» Correct Answer - 3 | |
| 44. |
Neatherthal man lived near:A. East & West AfricaB. South AfricaC. North AfricaD. East & Central Asia |
| Answer» Correct Answer - 4 | |
| 45. |
Which charcter applies of Homo spiens :A. Opposable toeB. Large canineC. Cranial capacity 1450 ccD. chin prominencfe absent |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 46. |
Darwin explained origin of species through :A. HybridizationB. MutationC. Acquired charactersD. Nutural selection |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 47. |
Which of the following is closest to humans :-A. GibbonB. GorillaC. Homo erectusD. Dryopithecus |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 48. |
Firstly formation of life occurred in :A. WaterB. AirC. At `800^(@)C` temp.D. In Vapour state |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 49. |
Homology is exhibited by :A. Wings of butterfly, birds and batB. Paddel of whale, forearm of horse and forelimbs of manC. Tail of monkey and birdD. Sting of scropion and Apis |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 50. |
Evolution of birds and mammals occurred in :A. Eocene and oligocene periodsB. Silurain and devnian periodsC. Carboniferous and Permian periodsD. Creataceous and triassic periods |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |