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MCQ 11 Mark
Natural selection is the process by which organisms with ____________ are more likely to survive and reproduce, passing on their ____________ to future generations.
  • A
    acquired traits, mutations
  • advantageous traits, genetic variations
  • C
    disadvantageous traits, offspring
  • D
    random traits, adaptations
Answer
Correct option: B.
advantageous traits, genetic variations
(B) advantageous traits, genetic variations
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MCQ 31 Mark
Neo-Darwinism states that the natural selection operates through
  • A
    Use and disuse of organs
  • Variations
  • C
    Competition among species
  • D
    Asexual reproduction
Answer
Correct option: B.
Variations
(B) Variations
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MCQ 41 Mark
Industrial melanism supports the view of
  • Darwin
  • B
    Lamarck
  • C
    Hugo de Vries
  • D
    Weismann
Answer
Correct option: A.
Darwin
(A) Darwin
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MCQ 51 Mark
Tom, a biology student, is studying the theory of natural selection proposed by Charles Darwin. He wonders how natural selection applies to the evolution of antibiotic resistance in bacteria. Which of the following best describes how natural selection contributes to the evolution of antibiotic resistance in bacteria?
  • A
    Antibiotics cause bacteria to mutate
  • Bacteria with genetic variations that confer resistance survive and reproduce
  • C
    Antibiotics kill only the bacteria that are already resistant
  • D
    Both (B) and (C)
Answer
Correct option: B.
Bacteria with genetic variations that confer resistance survive and reproduce
(B) Bacteria with genetic variations that confer resistance survive and reproduce
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MCQ 61 Mark
In the evolution of man, Homo erectus is considered to be evolved from
Answer
Correct option: B.
Australopithecus
(B) Australopithecus
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MCQ 71 Mark
Assertion (A): The presence of vestigial structures in humans supports the theory of evolution.
Reason (R): Vestigial structures are remnants of organs or structures that had a function in ancestors,
  • A
    A is True and R is False.
  • B
    A is False and R is True.
  • Both A and R are True.
  • D
    Both A and R are False.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Both A and R are True.
(C) Both A and R are True.
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MCQ 81 Mark
Select the mismatched pair.
  • A
    Dryopithecus - Walked like ape
  • B
    Homo habilis - Heavy eyebrow ridges
  • Homo neanderthalensis - Small canines and herbivorous
  • D
    Homo erectus - Absence of chin
Answer
Correct option: C.
Homo neanderthalensis - Small canines and herbivorous
(C) Homo neanderthalensis - Small canines and herbivorous
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MCQ 91 Mark
Assertion (A): Darwin's theory of natural selection suggests that organisms with advantageous traits are more likely to survive and reproduce.
Reason (R): Natural selection acts on acquired traits that are passed on to offspring.
  • A is True and R is False.
  • B
    A is False and R is True.
  • C
    Both A and R are True.
  • D
    Both A and R are False.
Answer
Correct option: A.
A is True and R is False.
(A) A is True and R is False.
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MCQ 111 Mark
What is the name of the process by which genetic information is passed from parent to offspring?
  • A
    Natural selection
  • B
    Sexual selection
  • Inheritance
  • D
    Mutation
Answer
Correct option: C.
Inheritance
(C) Inheritance
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MCQ 121 Mark
What is the name of the first human species to use stone tools?
  • A
    Homo erectus
  • Homo habilis
  • C
    Homo sapiens
  • D
    Australopithecus
Answer
Correct option: B.
Homo habilis
(B) Homo habilis
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MCQ 131 Mark
Which of the following is an example of Lamarckism in action?
  • A person develops muscles from lifting weights, and their children are born with stronger muscles
  • B
    A dog loses a leg due to injury, and its puppies are born with four legs
  • C
    A giraffe stretches its neck to reach high leaves, and its offspring inherit shorter necks
  • D
    A bird with bright feathers is more likely to attract a mate and reproduce
Answer
Correct option: A.
A person develops muscles from lifting weights, and their children are born with stronger muscles
(A) A person develops muscles from lifting weights, and their children are born with stronger muscles
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MCQ 141 Mark
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for natural selection to occur?
  • A
    Variation in traits
  • B
    Competition for resources
  • C
    Overproduction of offspring
  • Inheritance of acquired characteristics
Answer
Correct option: D.
Inheritance of acquired characteristics
(D) Inheritance of acquired characteristics
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MCQ 151 Mark
Which of the following is an example of natural selection?
  • A
    A giraffe stretches its neck to reach high leaves, and its offspring inherit longer necks
  • B
    A bird with bright feathers is more likely to attract a mate and reproduce
  • C
    A mouse changes the colour of its fur to blend in with its surroundings
  • A fish that is faster than its peers is able to escape predators and survive to reproduce
Answer
Correct option: D.
A fish that is faster than its peers is able to escape predators and survive to reproduce
(D) A fish that is faster than its peers is able to escape predators and survive to reproduce
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MCQ 161 Mark
Assertion (A): The process of natural selection leads to the survival of the fittest individuals in a population.
Reason (R): Natural selection acts on genetic variations that arise randomly.
  • A
    A is True and R is False.
  • B
    A is False and R is True.
  • Both A and R are True.
  • D
    Both A and R are False.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Both A and R are True.
(C) Both A and R are True.
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MCQ 171 Mark
Among the listed options, choose the odd one.
  • A
    Canines
  • B
    Floating ribs
  • C
    Index finger
  • Wisdom tooth
Answer
Correct option: D.
Wisdom tooth
(D) Wisdom tooth
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MCQ 181 Mark
Humans belong to the family
  • Hominidae
  • B
    Homo
  • C
    Primata
  • D
    Mammalia
Answer
Correct option: A.
Hominidae
(A) Hominidae
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