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MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
1
Forelimbs of cat, lizard used in walking, forelimbs of whale used in swimming and forelimbs
of bats used in flying are an example of:
NEET 2014
2
In a population of 1000 individuals 360 belong to genotype AA, 480 to Aa and the remaining
160 to aa. Based on this data, the frequency of allele A in the population is :
NEET 2014
3
Which of the following had the smallest brain capacity ?
NEET 2015 Cancelled Paper
4
Which is the most common mechanism of genetic variation in the population of a sexually reproducing organism ?
NEET 2015 Cancelled Paper
5
A population will not exist in Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium if
NEET 2015 Cancelled Paper
6
Industrial melanism is an example of -
NEET 2015
7
The wings of a bird and the wings of an
insect are :
NEET 2015
8
Match List-I with List-II :
| List - I | List - II | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| (A) | Gene pool | (I) | Stable within a generation |
| (B) | Genetic drift | (II) | Change in gene frequency by chance |
| (C) | Gene flow | (III) | Transfer of genes into or out of population |
| (D) | Gene frequency | (IV) | Total number of genes and their alleles |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
NEET 2024 (Re-Examination)
9
Which evolutionary phenomenon is depicted by the sketch given in figure?
NEET 2024 (Re-Examination)
10
Match List-I with List-II with respect to convergent evolution:
| List - I | List - II | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| (A) | Lemur | (I) | Flying phalanger |
| (B) | Bobcat | (II) | Numbat |
| (C) | Anteater | (III) | Spotted cuscus |
| (D) | Flying squirrels | (IV) | Tasmanian tiger cat |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
NEET 2024 (Re-Examination)
11
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:
NEET 2024 (Re-Examination)
12
What is the correct order (old to recent) of periods in Paleozoic era?
NEET 2024 (Re-Examination)
13
The flippers of the Penguins and Dolphins are the example of the
NEET 2024
14
Given below are some stages of human evolution.
Arrange them in correct sequence. (Past to Recent)
A. Homo habilis
B. Homo sapiens
C. Homo neanderthalensis
D. Homo erectus
Choose the correct sequence of human evolution from the options given below:
NEET 2024
15
Match List I with List II:
| List - I | List - II | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| A. | Mesozoic Era | I. | Lower invertebrates |
| B. | Proterozoic Era | II. | Fish & Amphibia |
| C. | Cenozoic Era | III. | Birds & Reptiles |
| D. | Paleozoic Era | IV. | Mammals |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
NEET 2024
16
Identify the fossil of man who showed the following characteristics.
(A) Brain capacity of 1400 cc
(B) Used hides to protect their body
(C) Buried their dead bodies
In the light of above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
NEET 2023 Manipur
17
Select the correct group/set of Australian Marsupials exhibiting adaptive radiation.
NEET 2023
18
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: RNA mutates at a faster rate.
Statement II: Viruses having RNA genome and shorter life span mutate and evolve faster.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
NEET 2023
19
Give the correct descending order of organisms with reference to their estimated number found in Amazon forest.
(a) Plants (b) Invertebrates (c) Fishes (d) Mammals (e) Birds
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
NEET 2022 Phase 2
20
Select the correct statement regarding mutation theory of evolution.
NEET 2022 Phase 2
21
Natural selection where more individuals acquire specific character value other than the mean character value, leads to
NEET 2022 Phase 1
22
Which of the following statements is not true?
NEET 2022 Phase 1
23
The factor that leads to Founder effect in a population is :
NEET 2021
24
Match List-I with List-II.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
| 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.
NEET 2021
25
Embryological support for evolution was
disapproved by
NEET 2020 Phase 1
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From his experiments, S.L. Miller produced
amino acids by mixing the following in a
closed flask
NEET 2020 Phase 1
27
Flippers of Penguins and Dolphins are
examples of
NEET 2020 Phase 1
28
Which of the following refer to correct
example(s) of organisms which 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.
(a) Darwin’s Finches of Galapagos islands.
(b) Herbicide resistant weeds.
(c) Drug resistant eukaryotes.
(d) Man-created breeds of domesticated animals like dogs.
NEET 2020 Phase 1
29
The concept of ''Omnis cellula-e cellula'' regarding cell division was first proposed by :
NEET 2019
30
Match the hominids with their correct brain size :
Select the correct option.
| (a) Homo habilis | (i) 900 cc |
|---|---|
| (b) Homo neanderthalensis | (ii) 1350 cc |
| (c) Homo erectus | (iii) 650-800 cc |
| (d) Homo sapiens | (iv) 1400 cc |
Select the correct option.
NEET 2019
31
Variations caused by mutation, as proposed by Hugo de Vries, are :
NEET 2019
32
In a species, the weight of newborn ranges from 2 to 5 kg. 97% of the newborn with an average weight
between 3 to 3.3 kg survive whereas 99% of the infants born with weights from 2 to 2.5 kg or 4.5 to 5kg die.
Which type of selection process is taking place?
NEET 2019
33
Among the following sets of examples for
divergent evolution, select the incorrect option.
NEET 2018
34
The similarity of bone structure in the forelimbs
of many vertebrates is an example of
NEET 2018
35
According to Hugo de Vries, the mechanism of
evolution is
NEET 2018
36
In Hardy-Weinberg equation, the frequency of heterozygous individual is represented by
NEET 2016 Phase 2
37
Genetic drift operates in
NEET 2016 Phase 2
38
The chronological order of human evolution from early to the recent is
NEET 2016 Phase 2
39
Which of the following is the correct sequence of events in the origin of life ?
I. Formation of protobionts
II. Synthesis of organic monomers
III. Synthesis of organic polymers
IV. Formation of DNA-based genetic systems
I. Formation of protobionts
II. Synthesis of organic monomers
III. Synthesis of organic polymers
IV. Formation of DNA-based genetic systems
NEET 2016 Phase 2
40
Analogous structures are a result of :
NEET 2016 Phase 1
41
Following are the two statements regarding the origin of life -
(a) The earliest organisms that appeared on the earth were non-green and presumably anaerobes
(b) The first autotrophic organisms were the chemoautotrophs that never released oxygen
Of the above statements which one of the following options is correct ?
(a) The earliest organisms that appeared on the earth were non-green and presumably anaerobes
(b) The first autotrophic organisms were the chemoautotrophs that never released oxygen
Of the above statements which one of the following options is correct ?
NEET 2016 Phase 1
42
Which of the following structures is homologus to the wing of a bird ?
NEET 2016 Phase 1
43
Dinosaurs dominated the World in which of the
following geological era ?
NEET 2013 (Karnataka)
44
Random undirectional change in allele frequencies
that occur by chance in all populations and especially
in small populations is known as :-
NEET 2013 (Karnataka)
45
Genetic variation in a population arises due to :
NEET 2013 (Karnataka)
46
The finch species of Galapagos Islands are grouped
according to their food sources. Which of the
following is not a finch food ?
NEET 2013 (Karnataka)
47
According to Darwin, the organic evolution is due to -
NEET 2013
48
The tendency of population to remain in genetic equilibrium may be disturbed by :
NEET 2013
49
Variation in gene frequencies within populations can occur by chance rather than by natural selection. This is
referred to as :
NEET 2013
50
The process by which organisms with different evolutionary history evolve similar phenotypic adaptations in
response to a common environmental challenge is called :
NEET 2013
51
The eye of octopus and eye of cat show different patterns of structure, yet they perform similar function, This
is an example of :
NEET 2013
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The idea of mutations was brought forth by :
AIPMT 2012 Mains
53
The extinct human who lived 1,00,000 to 40,000 years ago, in Europe, Asia and parts of Africa, with
short stature, heavy eye brows, retreating fore heads, large jaws with heavy teeth, stocky bodies, a
lumbering gait and stooped posture was :
AIPMT 2012 Prelims
54
What was the most significant trend in the evolution of modern man (Homo sapiens) from his
ancestors ?
AIPMT 2012 Prelims
55
Which one of the following options gives one correct example each of convergent evolution and
divergent evolution ?
AIPMT 2012 Prelims
56
Evolution of different species in a given area starting from a point and spreading to other
geographical areas is known as
AIPMT 2012 Prelims
57
What was the most significant trend in the evolution of modern man (Homo sapiens) from his
ancestors ?
AIPMT 2011 Prelims
58
Given below are four statements (A-D) each with
one or two blanks. Select the option which
correctly fills up the blanks in two statements
– Statements :
(A) Wings of butterfly and birds look alike and are the results of (i) , evolution
(B) Miller showed that CH4, H2, NH3 and (i), when exposed to electric discharge in a flask resulted in formation of (ii) .
(C) Vermiform appendix is a (i) organ and an (ii) evidence pf evolution.
(D) According to Darwin evolution took place due to (i) and (ii) of the fittest.
– Statements :
(A) Wings of butterfly and birds look alike and are the results of (i) , evolution
(B) Miller showed that CH4, H2, NH3 and (i), when exposed to electric discharge in a flask resulted in formation of (ii) .
(C) Vermiform appendix is a (i) organ and an (ii) evidence pf evolution.
(D) According to Darwin evolution took place due to (i) and (ii) of the fittest.
AIPMT 2010 Mains
59
The most apparent changes during the
evolutionary history of Homo sapiens is traced
in
AIPMT 2010 Mains
60
Darwin's finches are a good example of –
AIPMT 2010 Prelims
61
In the case of peppered moth (Biston betularia)
the black-coloured from became dominant over
the light-coloured form in England during
industrial revolution. This is an example of -
AIPMT 2009
62
Peripatus is a connecting link between :
AIPMT 2009
63
Which one of the following is incorrect about
the characteristics of protobionts (coacervates
and microspheres) as envisaged in the abiogenic
origin of life?
AIPMT 2008
64
Which one of the following scientist's name is
correctly matched with the theory put fourth by
him?
AIPMT 2008
65
Thorn of Bougainvillea and tendril of Cucurbita
are examples of:
AIPMT 2008
66
Darwin's finches are a good example of –
AIPMT 2008
67
The finches of Galapogas islands provide an
evidence in favour of-
AIPMT 2007
68
Adaptive radiation refers to:-
AIPMT 2007
69
Which one of the following statements is correct?
AIPMT 2007
70
The concept of chemical evolution is based on-
AIPMT 2007
71
When two species of different genealogy come
to resemble each other as a result of adaptation,
the phenomenon is termed:-
AIPMT 2007
72
An important evidence in favour of organic
evolution is the occurrence of-
AIPMT 2006
73
Which one of the following amino-acids was not
found to be synthesized in Miller's experiment ?
AIPMT 2006
74
Jurassic period of the Mesozoic era
characterized by-
AIPMT 2006
75
Praying mantis is a good example of-
AIPMT 2006
76
Which of the following is the relatively most
accurate method for dating of fossils ?
AIPMT 2005
77
At a particular locus, frequency of 'A' allele is
0.6 and that of 'a' is 0.4. What would be the
frequency of heterozygotes in a random mating
population at equilibrium ?
AIPMT 2005
78
Which of the following is not true for a species ?
AIPMT 2005
79
De Vries gave his mutation theory on organic
evolution while working on -
AIPMT 2005
80
Which one of the following experiments
suggests that simplest living organisms could
not have originated spontaneously from non-living matter ?
AIPMT 2005
81
Which one of the following phenomena supports
Darwin's concept of natural selection in organic
evolution ?
AIPMT 2005
82
There are two opposing views about origin of
modern man. According to one view Homo
erectus in Asia were the ancestors of modern
man. A study of variation of DNA however
suggested African origin of modern man. What
kind of observation of DNA variation could
suggest this ?
AIPMT 2005
83
Diversification in plant life appeared
AIPMT 2004
84
Age of fossils in the past was generally
determined by radio-carbon method and other
methods involving radioactive elements found in
the rocks. More precise methods, which were
used recently and led to the revision of the
evolutionary periods for different groups of
organisms includes -
AIPMT 2004
85
What kind of evidence suggested that man is
more closely related with chimpanzee than with
other hominoid apes ?
AIPMT 2004
86
Which one of the following is living fossil ?
AIPMT 2004
87
According to oparin, which one of the following
was not present in the primitive atmosphere of
the earth ?
AIPMT 2004
88
Which one of the following describes correctly
the homologous structures ?
AIPMT 2003
89
Which one of the following is categorised under
living fossils ?
AIPMT 2003
90
Industrial melanism is an example of : -
AIPMT 2003
91
In a random mating population in equilibrium,
which of the following brings about a change in
gene frequency in a non-directional manner : -
AIPMT 2003
92
Darwin in his 'Natural Selection Theory' did not
believe in any role of which one of the following
in organic evolution ?
AIPMT 2003
93
Random genetic drift in a population probably
results from
AIPMT 2003
94
Convergent evolution is illustrated by : -
AIPMT 2003
95
Which one of the following sequences was
proposed by Darwin and Wallace for organic
evolution ?
AIPMT 2003
96
Which of the following is important for
speciation ?
AIPMT 2002
97
Cause of mimicry is -
AIPMT 2002
98
There is no life on moon due to the absence of -
AIPMT 2002
99
Which of the following are homologous organs ?
AIPMT 2002
100
Genetic drift oparates in : -
AIPMT 2002
101
In which condition, the gene ratio remains
constant for any species population ?
AIPMT 2002
102
According to fossils which discovered up to
present time, origin and evolution of man was
started from
AIPMT 2002
103
In which era reptiles were dominant ?
AIPMT 2002
104
Sequence of which of the following is used to
know the phylogeny ?
AIPMT 2002
105
Which of the following is correct order of the
evolutionary history of man ?
AIPMT 2001
106
Which statement is correct about centre of origin
of plant ?
AIPMT 2001
107
Half life period of C14 is : -
AIPMT 2001
108
Most abundant organic compound on earth is
AIPMT 2001
109
Reason of diversity in living being : -
AIPMT 2001
110
Which of the following is closest relative of
man ?
AIPMT 2001
111
Similarities in organism with different genotype
indicates : -
AIPMT 2001
112
First life on earth was : -
AIPMT 2001
113
Forthcoming generations are less adaptive than
their parental generation due to
AIPMT 2001
114
Occurrence of endemic species in South America
and Australia is due to
AIPMT 2001
115
Darwins theory of pangenesis shows similarity
with theory of inheritance of acquired characters
then what shall be correct according to it
AIPMT 2001
116
Which is not a vestigial organ in man ?
AIPMT 2000
117
Which is the most important factor for continuity of a species from evolutionary point of view ?
AIPMT 2000
118
Who is directly related to man ?
AIPMT 2000
119
Character which is closely related to human
evolution
AIPMT 2000
120
Which evidence of evolution related to Darwin's
finches ?
AIPMT 2000
121
Homo sapiens have evolved in
AIPMT 2000