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Evolution (Origin of Life): MCQs Quiz - 1
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Question 1 |
Fossils are most commonly preserved in
Metamorphic rocks | |
Igneous rocks | |
Sedimentary rocks | |
Any type of rock |
Question 2 |
Divergent evolution of a single group of organisms in a new environment is called ______.
Adaptive radiation | |
Uniformitarianism | |
Catastrophism | |
Convergent evolution |
Question 3 |
Darwin judged the fitness of an individual by
Ability to defend itself | |
Strategy to obtain food | |
Number of offspring | |
Dominance over other individuals |
Question 4 |
According to Darwin, evolution is _______.
A slow, gradual and continuous process. | |
A sudden but discontinuous process. | |
A slow and discontinuous process. | |
A slow, sudden and discontinuous process. |
Question 5 |
In nature, the process by which different organisms evolve similar traits is called ______.
Genetic drift | |
Artificial selection | |
Divergent evolution | |
Convergent evolution |
Question 6 |
Phylogenetic system of classification is based on
Floral characters | |
Evolutionary relationships | |
Morphological features | |
Chemical constituents |
Question 7 |
Selective breeding of organisms (Animal husbandry and plant breeding programs) for specific desirable characteristics are examples of
Mutation | |
Artificial selection | |
Reverse evolution | |
Natural selection |
Question 8 |
Tendrils in plants are an example of
Convergent evolution | |
Adaptive radiation | |
Divergent evolution | |
Co-evolution |
Question 9 |
Small and spherical vessels, bounded by a membrane like layer of amino acids are
Liposomes | |
Ribozymes | |
Protocell | |
Microspheres |
Question 10 |
Which of the following sentences is correct about microspheres?
Don't have all properties of life | |
Composed of many protein molecules | |
Bud to form smaller microspheres | |
All of these are correct |
Question 11 |
Which one of the following is incorrect about the characteristics of protobionts (coacervates and microspheres) as envisaged in the abiogenic origin of life?
They could maintain an internal environment | |
They were able to reproduce | |
They could separate combinations of molecules from the surroundings | |
They were partially isolated from the surroundings |
Question 12 |
Darwin’s Finches are an excellent example of
Connecting links | |
Adaptive radiation | |
Seasonal migration | |
Brood parasitism |
Question 13 |
What was the most significant trend in the evolution of modern man (Homo sapiens) from his ancestors?
Increasing brain capacity | |
Upright posture | |
Shortening of jaws | |
Binocular vision |
Question 14 |
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
Inheritance of darker colour character acquired due to the darker environment | |
Natural selection whereby the darker forms were selected | |
Appearance of the darker coloured individuals due to very poor sunlight | |
Protective mimicry |
Question 15 |
Which one of the followings is incorrect about genetic drift?
Random change in allele frequency in a population | |
Significant only in large populations | |
A mechanism for the evolution of new species | |
Founder effect is a special case |
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