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AIPMT 2012 Prelims
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+4
-1
Change Language
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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AIPMT 2012 Prelims
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+4
-1
Change Language
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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AIPMT 2011 Prelims
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+4
-1
What was the most significant trend in the evolution of modern man (Homo sapiens) from his ancestors ?
A
Uprigth posture
B
Shortening of jaws
C
Binocular vision
D
Increasing cranial capacity
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AIPMT 2010 Mains
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+4
-1
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.
A
(C) - (i) vestigial, (ii) anatomical, (D) - (i) mutations, (ii) multiplication
B
(D) - (i) small variations, (ii) survival, (A) - (i) convergent
C
(A) - (i) convergent, (B) - (ii) oxygen, (ii) nucleosides
D
(B) - (i) water vapour, (ii) amino acids, (C) - (i) rudimentary (ii) anatomical
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