◆Evolution (Origin of Life): Self Test MCQs Quiz - 1 NOTE: ■4 Marks for 1 correct & 1/4 for wrong. ■Max time=15 min. ■I will be post answers later so be in touch , this is a self test so please dont cheat , best of Luck:- Question 1 Fossils are most commonly preserved in A.Metamorphic rocks B.Igneous rocks C.Sedimentary rocks D.Any type of rock Question 2 Divergent evolution of a single group of organisms in a new environment is called ______. A.Adaptive radiation B.Uniformitarianism C.Catastrophism D.Convergent evolution Question 3 Darwin judged the fitness of an individual by A.Ability to defend itself B.Strategy to obtain food C.Number of offspring D.Dominance over other individuals Question 4 According to Darwin, evolution is _______. A.A slow, gradual and continuous process. B.A sudden but discontinuous process. C.A slow and discontinuous process. D.A slow, sudden and discontinuous process. Question 5 In nature, the process by which different organisms evolve similar traits is called ______. A.Genetic drift B.Artificial selection C.Divergent evolution D.Convergent evolution Question 6 Phylogenetic system of classification is based on A.Floral characters B.Evolutionary relationships C.Morphological features D.Chemical constituents Question 7 Selective breeding of organisms (Animal husbandry and plant breeding programs) for specific desirable characteristics are examples of A.Mutation B.Artificial selection C.Reverse evolution D.Natural selection Question 8 Tendrils in plants are an example of A.Convergent evolution B.Adaptive radiation C.Divergent evolution D.Co-evolution Question 9 Small and spherical vessels, bounded by a membrane like layer of amino acids are A.Liposomes B.Ribozymes C.Protocell D.Microspheres Question 10 Which of the following sentences is correct about microspheres? A.Dont have all properties of life B.Composed of many protein molecules C.Bud to form smaller microspheres D.All of these are correct Question 11 Which one of the following is incorrect about the characteristics of protobionts (coacervates and microspheres) as envisaged in the abiogenic origin of life? A.They could maintain an internal environment B.They were able to reproduce C.They could separate combinations of molecules from the surroundings D.They were partially isolated from the surroundings Question 12 Darwin’s Finches are an excellent example of A.Connecting links B.Adaptive radiation C.Seasonal migration D.Brood parasitism Question 13 What was the most significant trend in the evolution of modern man (Homo sapiens) from his ancestors? A.Increasing brain capacity B.Upright posture C.Shortening of jaws D.Binocular vision Question 14 In the case of peppered moth (Biston betularia) the black-coloured form became dominant over the light-coloured form in England during industrial revolution. This is an example of A.Inheritance of darker colour character acquired due to the darker environment B.Natural selection whereby the darker forms were selected C.Appearance of the darker coloured individuals due to very poor sunlight D.Protective mimicry Question 15 Which one of the followings is incorrect about genetic drift? A.Random change in allele frequency in a population B.Significant only in large populations C.A mechanism for the evolution of new species D.Founder effect is a special case.
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