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Evolution · Question 11

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1

The flippers of the Penguins and Dolphins are the example of the

  1. Adaptive radiation
  2. Natural selection
  3. Convergent evolution
  4. Divergent evolution

Answer

(3) Convergent evolution

Solution

Flippers of penguins (birds) and dolphins (mammals) have different ancestry but perform the same function (swimming). They are analogous organs, which result from convergent evolution.

Answer: (3)

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2

Given below are some stages of human evolution. Arrange them in correct sequence. (Past to Recent) Choose the correct sequence of human evolution from the options given below:

  1. D-A-C-B
  2. B-A-D-C
  3. C-B-D-A
  4. A-D-C-B
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3

Which one of the following factors will not affect the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium?

  1. Genetic recombination
  2. Genetic drift
  3. Gene migration
  4. Constant gene pool
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4

Match List I with List II: Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  1. A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV
  2. A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
  3. A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III
  4. A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
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5

Match List-I with List-II : Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  1. A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
  2. A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I
  3. A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
  4. A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
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6

Which evolutionary phenomenon is depicted by the sketch given in figure? [Figure]

  1. Artificial selection
  2. Genetic drift
  3. Convergent evolution
  4. Adaptive radiation
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7

Match List-I with List-II with respect to convergent evolution: Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
  2. A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
  3. A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
  4. A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I
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8

Match List I with List II: Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
  2. A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I
  3. A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
  4. A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
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9

What is the correct order (old to recent) of periods in Paleozoic era?

  1. Silurian, Devonian, Permian, Carboniferous
  2. Silurian, Devonian, Carboniferous, Permian
  3. Permian, Devonian, Silurian, Carboniferous
  4. Silurian, Carboniferous, Permian, Devonian
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10

Select the correct group/set of Australian Marsupials exhibiting adaptive radiation.

  1. Numbat, Spotted cuscus, Flying phalanger
  2. Mole, Flying squirrel, Tasmanian tiger cat
  3. Lemur, Anteater, Wolf
  4. Tasmanian wolf, Bobcat, Marsupial mole
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11

Natural selection where more individuals acquire specific character value other than the mean character value, leads to

  1. Stabilising change
  2. Directional change
  3. Disruptive change
  4. Random change
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