Top 150+ Solved Evolution MCQ Questions Answer
Q. all mammals, whale, dolphin, bat, monkey and horse have some common trait, but they also show conspicuous differences. This is due to the phenomenon of
a. normalisation
b. genetic drif
c. convergence
d. divergence
Q. These are some examples of vestigial structures in man
a. wisdom tooth vermiform appendix, hair
b. wisdom tooth, vermiform appendix, coccyx
c. wisdom tooth, head, nails
d. none of these
Q. Precipitation test gives evidence from ______.
a. comparative embryology
b. comparative anatomy
c. comparative serology
d. none above
Q. In external appearance the krait and lycodon are indistinguishable. This is an example of
a. analogy
b. imitation
c. mimicry
d. homology
Q. The Jurassic period belongs to the ............ era.
a. proterozoic
b. archezoic
c. mesozoic
d. cenozoic
Q. Which of the following cannot determine phylogenetic relationships ?
a. Physiology
b. Morphology
c. Biogeography
d. Embryology
Q. Mark the correct set._ans_key_Column I Column II_ans_key_I. Slow evolution A. Non-progressive_ans_key_II. Environment is responsible for evolution B. Aristotle_ans_key_III. Homologous C. Bird wing and butterfly wing_ans_key_IV. Analogous organ D. Wing of bird and hose limb
a. I – A, II – B, III – D, IV – C
b. I – B, II – A, III – D, IV – C
c. I – B, II – A, III – C, IV – D
d. I – B, II – C, III – D, IV – A
Q. A. Ear muscles of external ear in man are poorly developedR. These muscles are useful which move external ear freely to detect sound efficiently.
a. If A and R both are true and R is correct explanation of A
b. If A and R both are true but R is not correct explanation of A
c. If A is true and R is wrong
d. If A is wrong and R is true
Q. Which of the following leads to evolution ?
a. Separation of species leading to evolution
b. Differentiation of species
c. Loss of few advanced characters
d. Differentiation and adaption of species as unique entities
Q. Evolution and natural selection is demonstrated by
a. DDT resistance in mosquito
b. sickel cell anaemia in pygmies
c. industral melanism
d. all above
Q. An important evidence in favour of organic evolution is the occurence of
a. homologous and analogous organs
b. homologous and vestigial organs
c. analogous and vestigial organs
d. homologous organs only
Q. Potato and sweet potato ______.
a. have edible parts which are homologous organs
b. have edible part which are analogous organs
c. have been introduced in India from the same place
d. None of the above
Q. Which one is not a vestigial organ in man ?
a. Wisdom teeth
b. Muscles of external ear-pinna
c. Fossa ovalis
d. Ileum