Q. No.Which of the following is not evidence for evolution ?
| 1. | Divergent evolution of anatomical structures such as forelimbs |
| 2. | Convergent evolution of traits like wings of birds and butterflies |
| 3. | Paleontological evidence from fossil records |
| 4. | Embryological support for evolution as proposed by Ernst Heckel |
Subtopic: Â Embryological Evidence of Evolution |Â Concept of Organic Evolution: Evidence |
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Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
| Assertion (A): | Forelimbs of human and bats are homologous. |
| Reason (R): | Forelimbs of humans and bats have similar anatomical structure. |
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
| 1. | (A) is false but (R) is true |
| 2. | Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A) |
| 3. | Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A) |
| 4. | (A) is true but (R) is false |
Subtopic: Â Concept of Organic Evolution: Evidence |
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Select the correct group/set of Australian Marsupials exhibiting adaptive radiation.
| 1. | Lemur, Anteater, Wolf |
| 2. | Tasmanian wolf, Bobcat, Marsupial mole |
| 3. | Numbat, Spotted cuscus, Flying phalanger |
| 4. | Mole, Flying squirrel, Tasmanian tiger cat |
Subtopic: Â Concept of Organic Evolution: Evidence |
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Select the correct match regarding adaptive radiation of Australian marsupials corresponding to placental mammals
| 1. | Numbat-Flying Squirrel | 2. | Tasmanian Wolf - Bobcat |
| 3. | Marsupial mouse- Mole | 4. | Spotted Cuscus - Lemur |
Subtopic: Â Concept of Organic Evolution: Evidence |
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Match List-I with List-II:
| List-I | List-II | ||
| (a) | Adaptive radiation | (i) | Selection of resistant varieties due to excessive use of herbicides and pesticides |
| (b) | Convergent evolution | (ii) | Bones of forelimbs in Man and Whale |
| (c) | Divergent evolution | (iii) | Wings of Butterfly and Bird |
| (d) | Evolution by anthropogenic action | (iv) | Darwin Finches |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
| (a) | (b) | (c) | (d) | |
| 1. | (ii) | (i) | (iv) | (iii) |
| 2. | (i) | (iv) | (iii) | (ii) |
| 3. | (iv) | (iii) | (ii) | (i) |
| 4. | (iii) | (ii) | (i) | (iv) |
Subtopic: Â Palentological Evidences of Evolution |Â Darwin's Theory |Â Concept of Organic Evolution: Evidence |
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Which of the following refers to correct example(s) of organisms that 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 |
1. (a) and (c)
2. (b), (c) and (d)
3. only (d)
4. only (a)
Subtopic: Â Darwin's Theory |Â Concept of Organic Evolution: Evidence |
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In Australia, marsupials and placental mammals have evolved to share many similar characteristics. This type of evolution may be referred to as:
| 1. | Adaptive Radiation | 2. | Divergent Evolution |
| 3. | Cyclical Evolution | 4. | Convergent Evolution |
Subtopic: Â Theory of Evolution & Lamarckism |Â Concept of Organic Evolution: Evidence |
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NEET - 2019
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A population of a species invades a new area. Which of the following condition will lead to adaptive radiation?
| 1. | Area with a large number of habitats having very low food supply |
| 2. | Area with a single type of vacant habitat |
| 3. | Area with many types of vacant habitats |
| 4. | Area with many habitats occupied by a large number of species |
Subtopic: Â Theory of Evolution & Lamarckism |Â Concept of Organic Evolution: Evidence |
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NEET - 2019
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The similarity of bone structure in the forelimbs of many vertebrates is an example of:
1. Homology
2. Analogy
3. Convergent evolution
4. Adaptive radiation
2. Analogy
3. Convergent evolution
4. Adaptive radiation
Subtopic: Â Concept of Organic Evolution: Evidence: 1 |Â Concept of Organic Evolution: Evidence |
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NEET - 2018
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Among the following sets of examples for divergent evolution, select the incorrect option:
1. Forelimbs of man, bat and cheetah
2. Heart of bat, man and cheetah
3. Brain of bat, man and cheetah
4. Eye of octopus, bat and man
Subtopic: Â Concept of Organic Evolution: Evidence: 2 |Â Concept of Organic Evolution: Evidence |
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NEET - 2018
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