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Evolution of different species in a given area starting from a point and spreading to other geographical areas is known as
A
divergent evolution
B
Natural selection
C
Migration
D
Adaptive radiation
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Which one of the following options gives one correct example each of convergent evolution and divergent evolution ?
A
Convergent evolution $$ \to $$ Thorns of Bougainvillia and tendrils of cucurbita & Divergent evolution $$ \to $$ Eyes of Octopus and mammals
B
Convergent evolution $$ \to $$ Eyes of octopus & Divergent evolution $$ \to $$ Bones of forelimpbs of mammals and vertebrates
C
Convergent evolution $$ \to $$ Thorns of Bougainvillia and ten drils of cucurbita & Divergent evolution $$ \to $$ Wings of butterflies and birds
D
Convergent evolution $$ \to $$ Bones of forelimbs of vertebrates & Divergent evolution $$ \to $$ Wings of butterfly and birds
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What was the most significant trend in the evolution of modern man (Homo sapiens) from his ancestors ?
A
Uprigth posture
B
Increasing cranial capacity
C
Shortening of jaws
D
Binocular vision
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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 :
A
Neanderthal human
B
Homo habilis
C
Cro-magnan humans
D
Ramapithecus
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