Theory of Evolution — MCQ Practice
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Which of the following statements about the Modern Synthetic Theory of Evolution is/are correct? 1. It integrates Darwinian natural selection with Mendelian genetics. 2. It considers genetic drift as a significant evolutionary force. 3. It suggests that acquired characteristics are inherited. 4. It emphasizes the role of molecular changes in evolution. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Which of the following is NOT considered a direct evidence for the theory of evolution? (A) Homologous structures in different organisms (B) Presence of vestigial organs in some species (C) Similarities in early embryonic development across vertebrates (D) The existence of complex ecosystems with diverse species
Consider the following events in human evolution: 1. Development of bipedalism 2. Emergence of Homo habilis 3. Use of fire 4. Out-of-Africa migration of Homo sapiens Which of the following is the correct chronological sequence of these events?
Which of the following scenarios best describes 'sympatric speciation'?
Consider the following statements regarding 'Genetic Drift': 1. It is a random process that can lead to changes in allele frequencies. 2. It is more pronounced in large populations. 3. The Founder Effect is a type of genetic drift. 4. It consistently leads to adaptation. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Which of the following is a key characteristic of 'convergent evolution'?
Consider the following pairs: 1. *Homo habilis*: First to use fire 2. *Homo erectus*: First to migrate out of Africa 3. Neanderthals: Advanced tool-making and burial rituals 4. *Australopithecus afarensis*: Fully bipedal, 'Lucy' fossil How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
Which of the following statements about the role of mutation in evolution is INCORRECT?
The unique flora and fauna of the Western Ghats, characterized by high levels of endemism, can be best explained by which evolutionary principle?
Which of the following is a primary contribution of molecular biology to the Modern Synthetic Theory of Evolution?