The similarities between the eyes of an octopus and of a mammal are a result of:

1. Convergent evolution

2. Divergent evolution

3. Saltation

4. Retrograde evolution

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Which of the following would lead to deviation from Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium?

1. Random mating

2. Lack of mutations

3. No gene flow or gene migration

4. Natural selection

 

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The now extinct reptile group that evolved into mammals was:

1. Therapsids

2. Dinosaurs

3. Thecodants

4. Sauropsids

 

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Identify the correct statement:

1. Dryopithecus was more man like than Ramapithecus

2. Homo Habilis probably did not eat meat

3. Homo Erectus had a cranial capacity of around 800 cc

4. Agriculture came around 18000 years ago

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Most fossils are found in:

1. Granite

2. Sedimentary rocks

3. Lava flows

4. Black soil

Subtopic:  Palentological Evidences of Evolution |
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Darwin believed that certain parts of the body get larger and more complex through the generations because they :

1. are used more extensively than other parts 

2. contribute to greater reproductive success

3. are pre-determined to do so 

4. are most similar to God's perfection 

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The wings of a bird and that of an insect are:

1. Analogous structures

2. Homologous structure

3. Vestigial structures

4. Useless structures

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Genetic drift occurs when a few individuals of a species colonize an island. The particular phenomenon is known as:

(a) The bottleneck effect

(b) The founder effect

(c) Assortative mating

(d) Random mating 

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Directional selection favours:

(1) Both extremes of a trait

(2) Intermediate form of a trait

(3) Environmental differences

(4) One extreme form over the other extreme form and over intermediate forms of the trait

 

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Given below is the representative evolutionary history of vertebrates through geological periods. A,B,C and D respectively are :

1. Dinosaurs, Thecodonts, Therapsids and Pelycosaurs

2. Dinosaurs, Therapsids, Thecodonts and Pelycosaurs

3. Pelycosaurs, Therapsids, Thecodonts and Dinosaurs

4. Therapsids, Dinosaurs, Pelycosaurs and Thecodonts

 

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