Match List-I with List-II
List-I List-II
A. Living Fossil I. Elongated canine teeth
B. Connecting Link II. Vermiform appendix
C. Vestigial Organ III. Echidna
D. Atavism IV. Latimeria
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. A-IV,B-III,C-II,D-I
2. A-IV,B-II,C-III,D-I
3. A-IV,B-III,C-I,D-II
4. A-III,B-IV,C-I,D-II
Subtopic:  Concept of Organic Evolution: Evidence |
 81%
Level 1: 80%+
NEET - 2024
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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:  Darwin's Theory | Concept of Organic Evolution: Evidence |
 75%
Level 2: 60%+
NEET - 2020
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The process by which organisms with different evolutionary history evolve similar phenotypic adaptations in response to a common environmental challenge is called:
1. Convergent evolution
2. Non-random evolution
3. Adaptive radiation
4. Natural selection
Subtopic:  Concept of Organic Evolution: Evidence: 2 | Concept of Organic Evolution: Evidence |
 68%
Level 2: 60%+
AIPMT - 2013
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Which one of the following options gives one correct example of convergent evolution and divergent evolution?

Convergent Evolution Divergent Evolution
1. Eyes of octopus and mammals Bones of forelimbs of vertebrates
2. Thorns of Bougainvillea and tendrils Cucurbita Wings of butterflies and birds
3. Bones of forelimbs of vertebrates Wings of butterfly and birds
4. Thorns of Bougainvillea and tendrils of Cucurbita Eyes of Octopus and mammals
Subtopic:  Concept of Organic Evolution: Evidence: 2 | Concept of Organic Evolution: Evidence |
 85%
Level 1: 80%+
AIPMT - 2012
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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:  Concept of Organic Evolution: Evidence |
 62%
Level 2: 60%+
NEET - 2023
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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:  Concept of Organic Evolution: Evidence |
 70%
Level 2: 60%+
NEET - 2022
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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:  Theory of Evolution & Lamarckism | Concept of Organic Evolution: Evidence |
Level 3: 35%-60%
NEET - 2019
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The finch species of Galapagos Islands are grouped according to their food sources. Which of the following is not a finch food?
1. Carrion 2. Insects
3. Tree buds 4. Seeds
Subtopic:  Concept of Organic Evolution: Evidence |
 66%
Level 2: 60%+
NEET - 2013
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