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Neo darwinism - class-XI

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The theory of "continental drift" was originally proposed by ____________.

  1. Alfred Bailey

  2. Charles Darwin

  3. Alfred Wegener

  4. Robert I. Bowman


Correct Option: C

What is the source of genetic variation?

  1. Gene flow

  2. Genetic drift

  3. Inbreeding

  4. Mutation


Correct Option: D

Reproduction of the groups at different times of the year lead to

  1. Geographical isolation

  2. Mechanical isolation

  3. Temporal isolation

  4. Hybrid sterility

  5. Behavioral isolation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The presence of populations of a species in distant localities preventing the gene flow between them leads to geographical isolation. Incompatible differences in reproductive structures refer to as mechanical isolation. Different periods of attaiment of sexual maturity lead to temporal isolation. Hybrid sterility is a post zygotic isolation. Incompatible premating behaviour leading to no attraction between groups for mating is termed as behavioural isolation. Thus, the correct answer is C.

The hypothesis that all photosynthetic organisms require a source of hydrogen was first proposed by ______________.

  1. Van Niel

  2. Hatch and Slack

  3. Robin Hill

  4. Ruber and Kamen


Correct Option: A

Which of the following helps in species identification based on biological species concept?

  1. Morphological distinctiveness

  2. Behavioral distinctiveness

  3. Physiological distinctiveness

  4. Geographical isolation

  5. Reproductive isolation


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Reproductive isolation is brought about by the change in genetic material, gene pool and structure of genital organs. It prevents interbreeding between populations whether they are geographically isolated or living close together.

As the biological species concept defines species in terms of inbreeding.
Hence option E is the correct answer.

T. R. Malthus is famous for his book on :

  1. Population

  2. Mathematics

  3. Geography

  4. Genetics


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

T.R. Malthus is famous for his book 'An Essay on the Principle of Population'.

So, the correct option is, 'Population'

Which is related to evolution?

  1. Reproduction

  2. Competition

  3. Variations

  4. Extinction


Correct Option: C

Unit of evolution / natural selection or survival of the fittest or modern synthetic theory is __________.

  1. Species

  2. Population

  3. Family

  4. Individual


Correct Option: B

Which scientist gave the theory of continuity of germplasm?

  1. Weismann

  2. Mendel

  3. Lamarck

  4. Darwin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Weismann gave theory of germplasm, according to which organisms are made up of two types of cells, the somatic cells and germ cells. Characters are transmitted through generations by germ cells and not somatic cells.

Saltation and Darwinian variations respectively are

  1. Large and small

  2. Directional and directionless

  3. Small and random

  4. Major variation and minor variation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Saltation is an abrupt variation in the appearance of an organism, species, etc, usually caused by a genetic mutation (single step large mutation).  

Darwinian variations are that the speciation occurs gradually through a number of generations, with an accumulation of minor variations.
Mutations are random and directionless, while variations are small and directional as per Darwin. 
So the answer is 'Major variation and minor variation'. 

In England before the industrialization set in, it was observed that there were winged moths on the trees. However after industrialization, there were more melanised moths in the same area. This is an example of 

  1. Evolution by anthropogenic action

  2. Environmental pollution due to deposition of soot on wings

  3. Natural selection

  4. both (1) and (3)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Due to industrialization, the air pollution increased and lichens growth is declined so the black colored moths are well camouflaged themselves into the bark of trees that are covered by the industrial pollution and reproduce but white peppered moth are visible and more visible to predators so naturally declined. This is caused as humans evolve themselves but that increase the pollution and lead to a wrong or negative way for the moth.

So the correct option is "both (1) and (3)".

Darwin was influenced by one of the following in proposing his theory of natural section______

  1. Malthus theory of population

  2. Cell theory

  3. Overflow of population

  4. Mendel's law of inheritance


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Thomas Malthus' opinions regarding the struggle to survive helped to inspire Charles Darwin in his development of the theory of natural selection. Darwin noted that the population-food imbalance postulated by Malthus would lead to competition between offspring. He considered that some of those offspring would be better equipped for the struggle than others, and so would flourish. This "survival of the fittest" became the central theme to Darwin's developing theory. 

So the answer is 'Malthus theory of population'. 

Prominent factors of evolution is _______.
(a) Heredity
(b) Variation
(c) Reproduction
(d) Sex determination.

  1. a and b

  2. b and c

  3. a, b and c

  4. All of four


Correct Option: A

Cosmozoic theory was given by ____________

  1. Darwin

  2. Richter

  3. Aristotle

  4. Von Baer


Correct Option: C

Miller id related to ___________________.

  1. Origin & Evolution of life

  2. Use and disuse theory of evolution

  3. Neo-Darwinism

  4. Neo - Lamarckism


Correct Option: D

Modern theory called synthetic theory of evolution is based on

  1. Genetic and chromosomal mutations

  2. Genetic recombination and natural selection

  3. Reproductive isolation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The modern synthetic theory of evolution is the result of the work of a number of scientists namely T. Dobzhansky, R.A. Fisher, J.B.S. Haldane, Swall Wright, Ernst Mayr, and G.L. Stebbins. Stebbins in his book, Process of Organic Evolution, discussed the synthetic theory.
It includes the following factors 

(1) Gene mutations 
(2) Variation (Recombination) 
(3) Heredity 
(4) Natural selection
(5) Isolation.
In addition, three accessory factors affect the working of these five basic factors -  Migration of individuals from one population to another as well as hybridization between races or closely related species both increase the amount of genetic variability available to a population. The effects of chance acting on small populations may alter the way in which natural selection guides the course of evolution.
Thus, option D is correct.

Which of the following placental mammals appears to be similar to a corresponding marsupial NUMBAT?

  1. Anteater

  2. Bobcat

  3. Mole

  4. Wolf


Correct Option: A

The role of reproductive isolation in evolution is

  1. Differentiation of species

  2. Maintenance of species

  3. Evolutionary divergence

  4. Extermination of species


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Environmental change and isolation of groups of organisms play an important role in evolution. Isolation means that organisms of the same species are separated, and happens when there is something between the organisms that they can't cross. Organisms become isolated as a result of environmental change. The cause of isolation can be gradual, like when mountains or deserts form, or continents split apart. It can also be quick, such as organisms being blown to different places by a storm or tsunami (tidal waves).
When organisms become isolated the two groups are also not able to reproduce together, so variations and mutations that occur in one group are not necessarily found in the other group. The longer the groups are isolated, the more different they are. They eventually become different species. Moreover, if there is a change in the environment of one group it does not necessarily occur in the environment of the other. So they will evolve and adapt differently. So, the role of isolation in evolution is maintenance of species. Thus, option B is correct.
Differentiation of species or evolutionary divergence or extermination of species are not the roles of isolation in evolution. Thus, other options are wrong.

Who gave evolutionary concept of determinants?

  1. Dobzhansky

  2. Wright

  3. Weismann

  4. Lamarck


Correct Option: C

Modern synthetic theory of evolution is based on ____________.

  1. Genetic and chromosomal mutation

  2. Genetic recombination and selection by nature

  3. Reproductive isolation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D

Which of the following is father of evolutionary concepts?

  1. George cuvier

  2. Buffon

  3. Charles Darwin

  4. Lamarck


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Darwin, in the fourth edition of his 'On the Origin of Species', wrote that the first author who in modern times has treated in a scientific spirit was Buffon a significant reference from the man known as the father of evolutionary theory. Buffon was known to have changed his views often during the course of his life and this is possibly why he is rarely referred to in the history of evolutionary thought. However, he is lauded by modern evolutionists as having posed significant questions about the development of life on Earth. Therefore, the correct answer is option B.

The theory of origin of isolation which stresses that nature is not in favour of hybridization was given by

  1. Hugo de Vries

  2. Darwin

  3. Dobzhansky

  4. Lamarck


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Late in the 1930s, Dobzhansky discovered "isolation mechanisms", i.e., finely-tuned sex traits, other genetic factors and to him physical barriers in the environment which impede gene flow between populations.  Without these mechanisms incorporated into evolutionary theory, it would under-explain the level of species-diversity found in nature. The theory of origin of isolation which stresses that nature is not in favour of hybridization was given by Dobzhansky. Thus, option C is correct. 

The synthetic theory of evolution recognize the following process.

  1. Natural selection

  2. Genetic recombination

  3. Gene mutation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The modern synthetic theory of evolution is the result of the work of a number of scientists namely T. Dobzhansky, R.A. Fisher, J.B.S. Haldane, Swall Wright, Ernst Mayr, and G.L. Stebbins. Stebbins in his book, Process of Organic Evolution, discussed the synthetic theory. It includes the following factors - Gene mutations, Variation (Recombination), Heredity, Natural selection and Isolation. In addition, three accessory factors affect the working of these five basic factors. Migration of individuals from one population to another as well as hybridization between races or closely related species both increase the amount of genetic variability available to a population. The effects of chance acting on small populations may alter the way in which natural selection guides the course of evolution. Thus, option D is correct.

According to the modern synthetic theory, the unit of evolution is a/an

  1. Individual

  2. Population

  3. Species

  4. Genus


Correct Option: B
Explanation:
  • The Modern Synthetic theory of Evolution explains the evolution of life in terms of genetic changes occurring in the populations that leads to the formation of new species. 
  • It also explains the genetic population or Mendelian population, gene pool and the gene frequency
  • Hence, According to the modern synthetic theory, the unit of evolution is a/an Population.
  • So, the correct answer is 'Population'.

Modern evolution theory involves

  1. Natural selection

  2. Genetic variations

  3. Isolation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
  • The theory of evolution by natural selection, first formulated in Darwin's book "On the Origin of Species" in 1859, is the process by which organisms change over time as a result of changes in heritable physical or behavioural traits.
  • Different characteristics tend to exist within any given population as a result of mutation, genetic recombination and other sources of genetic variation.
  • Evolution occurs when evolutionary processes such as natural selection and genetic drift act on this variation, resulting in certain characteristics becoming more common or rare within a population. 
  • Hence, Modern evolution theory involves Natural selection, Genetic variations and Isolation. 
  • So, the correct answer is 'All of the above'.

Post mating isolating mechanism includes

  1. Gametic mortality

  2. Zygotic mortality

  3. Hybrid sterility

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Postmating isolating mechanism is any structure, physiological function, or developmental abnormality that prevents organisms of two different populations, once mating has occurred, from producing vigorous, fertile offspring. Postmating isolating mechanisms includes, gametic. Gametic incompatibility  (Sperm transfer takes place, but egg is not fertilized), Zygotic mortality (Egg is fertilized, but zygote does not develop), Hybrid inviability (Hybrid embryo forms, but of reduced viability), Hybrid sterility (Hybrid is viable, but resulting adult is sterile) and Hybrid breakdown (First generation (F$ _{1}$) hybrids are viable and fertile, but further hybrid generations (F$ _{2}$ and backcrosses) may be inviable or sterile). Thus, option D is correct and other options are wrong.

Which of the following is the cause of speciation?

  1. Point mutation

  2. Gross mutation

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:
Point mutation is a type of mutation that causes a single nucleotide base change, insertion, or deletion of the genetic material, DNA or RNA.
Gross mutations also known as Chromosomal mutations are the mutations that alter the structure of the individual chromosome. Both Point mutation and gross mutation is the cause of speciation which is the evolutionary process by which reproductively isolated biological populations evolve to become distinct species. Thus, the correct answer is option D.

Environment eliminates ________________.

  1. Cells and tissues

  2. Non-advantageous variations

  3. Advantageous variations

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B

A new species is formed from existing population when

  1. It is geographically isolated.

  2. It has different size of genitalia.

  3. It has different mating time.

  4. It has seasonal variations.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Geographic isolation: In the fruit fly example, some fruit fly larvae were washed up on an island and speciation started because populations were prevented from interbreeding by geographic isolation. Scientists think that geographic isolation is a common way for the process of speciation to begin. Rivers change course, mountains rise, continents drift, organisms migrate and what was once a continuous population is divided into two or more smaller populations. So, a new species is formed from existing population when it is geographically isolated and not by different size of genitalia, different mating time and seasonal variations.

Therefore, the correct answer is option A.

There would be no evolution, if 

  1. The inheritance of acquired characters did not take place.

  2. Somatic variations were not inheritable.

  3. Gene variations were not found among members of population.

  4. Somatic variations would not transform into germinal variations.


Correct Option: C

Which is the most important factor for evolution of new species?

  1. Geographic isolation

  2. Extensive in-breeding

  3. Extensive out-breeding

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Geographical isolation: The separation of two populations of the same species or breeding group by a physical barrier, such as a mountain or body of water. 

Geographical isolation may ultimately lead to the populations becoming separate species by adaptive radiation. In the fruit fly example, some fruit fly larvae were washed up on an island, and speciation started because populations were prevented from interbreeding by geographic isolation. Scientists think that geographic isolation is a common way for the process of speciation to begin. Rivers change course, mountains rise, continents drift, organisms migrate and what was once a continuous population is divided into two or more smaller populations. It doesn't even need to be a physical barrier like a river that separates two or more groups of organisms. It might just be unfavourable habitat between the two populations that keeps them from mating with one another. This is one of the most important factor for speciation. Thus, option A is correct.

Mutation theory cannot explain 

  1. Mimicry

  2. Industrial melanism

  3. Connecting link

  4. Living fossils


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

  • Hugo de Vries in 1901 put forward a theory of evolution, called mutation theory. The theory states that evolution is a jerky process where new varieties and species are formed by mutations (discontinuous variations) that function as a raw material of evolution.
  • Mutation theory can not explain the phenomenon of mimicry (i.e. the resemblance between mimic and model), protective coloration and relationship between position of nectaries in flowers and length of proboscis of insects that pollinate them.

Therefore, the correct answer is option A.

Who wrote the book 'Genetics and origin of species' which deals with synthetic theory of evolution?

  1. Dobzhansky

  2. Haldane

  3. Mayer

  4. De Vries


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Genetics and the Origin of Species is a 1937 book by the Ukrainian-American evolutionary biologist Theodosius Dobzhansky. It is regarded as one of the most important works of the modern evolutionary synthesis. The book popularized the work of population genetics to other biologists and influenced their appreciation for the genetic basis of evolution. In his book, Dobzhansky applied the theoretical work of Sewall Wright to the study of natural populations, allowing him to address evolutionary problems in a novel way during his time. Dobzhansky implements theories of mutation, natural selection and speciation throughout his book to explain habits of populations and the resulting effects on their genetic behavior. 

Therefore, the correct answer is option A.

Science linking heredity with environment is

  1. Ecology

  2. Ecophysiology

  3. Genecology

  4. Generics


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Genecology is the field of science, which uses theories from both ecology and genetics to modify according to the environment, while simultaneously developing resistance.  

First complete theory of evolution was given was given by

  1. Surez

  2. Lamarck's

  3. Darwin

  4. all


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

First complete theory of evolution was given by Lamarck (1809). According to him, organism are capable of changing their form, size, colour, agility etc.

Biogenetic law was given by

  1. Von Baer

  2. Malthus

  3. Darwin

  4. Haeckel


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Biogenetic law was given by Ernst Haeckel in 1868 A.D. It states that ontogamy recaptulates phylogeny.

Genetic variation in a population that determines the phenotype is referred by its

  1. Fitness

  2. Heritability

  3. Limited environmental resources

  4. Overproduction of offspring

  5. Phenotypic variation


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Heritability is the part of phenotype variation in a population. This can be attributed to genetic variations in the organisms in that population. This is the factor which describes the chances of evolution occurring in that population on the basis of the genetic differences. 

Thus, the correct answer is option "Heritability'.

In which of the following mechanism, there is no interaction between the groups for mating?

  1. Geographical isolation

  2. Mechanical isolation

  3. Temporal isolation

  4. Reproductive isolation

  5. Behavioral isolation


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Physical separation of groups preventing the gene flow between them leads to geographical isolation. Incompatible differences in reproductive structures refer to as mechanical isolation. Different periods of attainment of sexual maturity lead to temporal isolation. Hybrid sterility is one of the post-zygotic isolation. Incompatible premating behaviour leading to no attraction between groups for mating is termed as behavioural isolation. Thus, the correct answer is E.

The mechanism in which mating is prevented between individuals of different groups due to structural differences is known as

  1. Geographical isolation

  2. Mechanical isolation

  3. Temporal isolation

  4. Hybrid sterility

  5. Behavioral isolation


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Physical separation of groups preventing the gene flow between them leads to geographical isolation. Incompatible differences in reproductive structures leading to prevention of cross-fertilization refer to as mechanical isolation. Different periods of attainment of sexual maturity lead to temporal isolation. Hybrid sterility is one of the post-zygotic isolation. Incompatible premating behaviour leading to no attraction between groups for mating is termed as behavioural isolation. Thus, the correct answer is B.

Which of the following statements concerning genetic variation is most accurate?

  1. The process of natural selection directly creates genetic variation.

  2. Changes in the environment of a population stimulate mutation and genetic change in that population.

  3. Genetic variation must be present in a population before natural selection can act upon organisms in that population.

  4. The higher the average heterozygosity in a population, the less genetic variation in the gene pool.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Genetic variation results in the evolution. It results due to mutation in the genetic material resulting in a permanent change. The process of natural selection directly creates genetic variation. Natural selection will change the allele frequencies in the population. This in turn will create genetic variation due to loss of certain alleles during natural selection. Mutation and genetic changes occur spontaneously and change in the environment does stimulate it. The higher the heterozygosity in a population, the higher genetic variation is seen in the population. 

Thus, the correct answer is 'The process of natural selection directly creates genetic variation.'

Which of the following best describes natural selection?

  1. A populations gene frequencies change over time.

  2. Individuals develop useful adaptations in response to environmental stress.

  3. Individuals with the most favorable traits survive and reproduce.

  4. Some individuals in a population will survive longer than other members of the population.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Natural selection is a process governed by changes in environmental factors, these factors produce stress on the organisms. That compels the organisms to undergo changes, in case the organism undergoes changes suitable to the environment, that is, it is suited to survive in the environment will also pass on those traits to the next generation, until the next change occurs. This is natural selection.

So, the correct answer is 'Individuals with the most favorable traits survive and reproduce'

The statement 'Nothing in biology makes sense except in the light of evolution' was given by

  1. A.I. Oparin

  2. Th. Dobzhansky

  3. Joseph Hooker

  4. Charles Darwin


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

"Nothing in Biology Makes Sense Except in the Light of Evolution" is a 1973 essay by the evolutionary biologist and Russian Orthodox Christian Theodosius Dobzhansky, criticising anti-evolution creationism and espousing theistic evolution.

A trait that gives an organism an advantage in its environment is called

  1. A mutation

  2. A variation

  3. An adaptation

  4. An allele


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

An adaptation is a genetic change or variation that provides survival advantage to the organism.

So, the correct answer is 'An adaptation'

Industrial melanism was highlighted by

  1. Mimosa pudica

  2. Triticum aestivum

  3. Biston betularia

  4. Rock python

  5. Polar bear


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Biston betularia is the common peppered moth, which was used to study industrial melanism in Britain. The melanic form and lighter coloured form are identical in all respects except for their body colour. Their frequency of occurrence changed with the industrial revolution in Britain.

so, the correct answer is 'Biston betularia'

The most accepted theory of organic evolution is

  1. Natural selection theory

  2. Phase theory

  3. Synthetic theory

  4. Mutation theory


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In the 20th century conception of evolution being caused by a number of complex and often interacting processes. This is essentially a combination of Darwin's concept of natural selection, Mendel's basic genetics, along with the facts and theories of population genetics and molecular biology. So, this theory explains almost all factors related to organic evolution. Hence, this is the most accepted theory as compared to others.

Which is not a pre-zygotic isolation mechanism?

  1. Geographical isolation

  2. Ecological isolation

  3. Seasonal isolation

  4. Hybrid sterility


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sterility of hybrid is never a pre - zygotic isolation mechanism.Hybrid zygotes sometimes develop into adults, such as mules (hybrids

between female horses and male donkeys), but the adults fail to develop

functional gametes and are sterile.

Biological species concept emphasizes on

  1. Geographical isolation

  2. Reproductive isolation

  3. Physiological isolation

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Members of species can interbreed naturally. This definition has some exceptions like animals obtained by interbreeding of animals of two species, this definition does not cover asexually reproducing organisms. However, among the options given best answer is Reproductive Isolation.

So, the correct answer is 'Reproductive isolation'

One of the important consequence of geographical isolation is

  1. No change in the isolated fauna

  2. Preventing Speciation

  3. Speciation through reproductive isolation

  4. Random creation of new species


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

If species are geographically isolated and separated for long period of time, they may lose ability to interbreed and produce fertile offsprings. Thus leading to formation of new species

So, the correct answer is 'speciation through reproductive isolation'

Which of the following is related with reproductive isolation?

  1. Genetic isolation

  2. Temporal isolation

  3. Behavioural isolation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Genetic isolation exists when two populations are so different genetically that they cannot produce fertile offspring (or any offspring at all).
Temporal isolation is genetic isolation achieved due to temporal differences in breeding.
Behavioral

Isolation is a form of reproductive isolation in which two populations

have differences in courtship rituals or other types of behavior that

prevents them from interbreeding




As per modern synthetic theory organic evolution depends upon

  1. Mutation, reproductive isolation and natural selection

  2. Gene recombination and natural selection

  3. Mutation and natural selection

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The synthetic theory of evolution is based on gene mutation, gene recombination, natural selection, genetic drift, isolation.(Other factors-migration, hybridisation,chance)

  1. Mutation, recombination, natural selection, genetic drift and isolation are involved in natural selection.
  2. Mutation is an important source of variation that fulfills gene pool and remains a base to polygenic or multi-factorial inheritance.
  3. The process of micro-evolution is governed by natural selection and gene flow is affected by reproductive isolation.
  4. Evolution is governed by genetic drift.
  5. Micro-evolutionary factors create new species.

Which of the following variations are temporary and have nothing to do with the last or next generation?

  1. Hereditary variations

  2. Discontinuous variations

  3. Environmental variations

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Environmental variations are those variations which are merely due to environment. These variations are temporary and have nothing to do with the next generation. Hereditary variations are those variations which transfer to next generation. Discontinuous variations are sudden changes in organism which are also heritable.

So, the correct answer is 'environmental variations'

The Book "Process of Organic Evolution" was published by

  1. Lamark

  2. Darwin

  3. G.L. Stebbins

  4. Dobzhansky


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

  • The author of the book Process of organic evolution was G.L. Stebbins. This book includes an explanation of the synthetic theory of evolution.
  • The various concepts which are involved in the process of mutation and results in evolution.
  • The phenomena like recombination, variation, isolation, etc. are considered and explained with respect to evolution. 
Thus, the correct answer is option C.

Evolution will not occur if :

  1. There is no environmental influence.

  2. Genes are without effect.

  3. Somatic variations are not heritable.

  4. There is no genetic variations in individuals of a populations.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Evolution is the change in the heritable characteristics of biological populations over successive generations. These characteristics are the expressions of genes that are passed on from parents to offspring during reproduction.

So, the correct answer is 'There are no genetic variations in individuals of a population'

Which is related to reproductive isolation?

  1. Genetic isolation

  2. Behavioural isolation

  3. Temporal isolation

  4. All the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A subpopulation becomes reproductively isolated from its parental population. It is the formation of species without geographical isolation and these species are called sympatric speciation. It is reproductive, behavioural and temporal isolation.

So, the correct option is 'All of the above'.

Modern theory of organic evolution stresses on :

  1. Mutations

  2. Isolations

  3. Population

  4. All the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The modern approach for understanding the organic evolution lays stress on subjects such as chromosomal aberrations, mutations, isolation, population. Hence, Option D is correct. 

Species are differentiated on the basis of ______________.

  1. Interbreeding

  2. Reproductive isolation

  3. Species diversity

  4. None of these


Correct Option: B

Isolation leads to ________.

  1. Species differentiation

  2. Evolutionary divergence

  3. Formation of analogous structures.

  4. Formation of similar traits


Correct Option: A

"Human population grows in geometric ratio while food materials increase in arithmetic proportion." It is a statement from :

  1. Darwin

  2. Bateson

  3. Amritya Sen

  4. Malthus

  5. Swaminathan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Malthus gave the theory of principal of population which proposes that the human population grows in geometric ratio while food materials increase in arithmetic proportion.

So, the correct option is 'Malthus'.

Modern theory of evolution is based on :

  1. Mutations

  2. Genetic recombination

  3. Natural selection

  4. All the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Synthetic theory is considered as Modern theory and the main contributor of this theory was G.L.Stebbins. They considered 5 factors, responsible for organic evolution. They are as follows

1.Mutation 
2.Genetic recombinantion
3.Chromosomal aberration
4.Reproductive isolation
5.Natural Selection
So, the correct answer is 'All the above'

Which one does not help in understanding evolution?

  1. Genetic variation

  2. Natural selection

  3. Embryogenesis

  4. Isolation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

For understanding Evolution, we consider-

Genetic variation- These are changes in genes that are heritable, which might become useful for some, who get better adapted with habitat. 
Natural Selection- It is the process in which the individuals who are better suited for the environment leave behind more offsprings than the ones who are less suited. It is a key component in studying evolution.
Embryogenesis- It is the process and formation of an embryo. With the help of this, we're able to make links with different species on the basis of their embryos. 
Isolation is an important component in the process of Speciation. It doesn't help in understanding evolution. Hence, Option D is correct.

Reproductive isolation is _________.

  1. Inability to interbreed

  2. Ability to interbreed

  3. Breeding in isolation

  4. Intraspecific breeding


Correct Option: A

A group of interbreeding individuals reproductively isolated from others is,

  1. Biological species

  2. Morphospecies

  3. Linneon

  4. Evolutionary species


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
Earnest Meyr gave most accepted biological concept of species which defines species as a group of actually or potentially interbreeding population that are reproductively isolated from other such groups.
So, the correct answer is 'Biological species'

Which is likely to hasten organic evolution?

  1. Favourable environment

  2. Abundant genotype variations

  3. Over production

  4. Reproduction isolation


Correct Option: D

An example of reproductive isolation is

  1. Mule

  2. Bonellia

  3. Dinosaurs

  4. Archaeopteryx


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

  • Reproductive isolation refers to a set of mechanisms that prevent animals of the same group from breeding. These are reproductive barriers that do not allow the species to mate and produce offspring.
  • Mule is an example of low hybrid viability type of reproductive isolation.
  • Even though horses and donkeys can mate and produce healthy offspring, the offsprings thus produced termed mules cannot pass their genetic information down to future generations, so they are a genetic dead-end. There is no gene flow through infertile hybrids.
So, the correct option is 'Mule'.

In which type of isolation, two species living in different habitats are prevented from interbreeding :

  1. Temporal

  2. Behavioural

  3. Ecological

  4. Genetic


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

  • Ecological isolation is a type of reproductive isolation in which mating is prevented because of the separation of species resulting from the difference in their habitat. 
  • This usually occurs when the species are used to different habitat types, or different parts of the same habitat. Even if the geographic range of two species overlaps, the difference in their ecological needs and breeding requirements is enough to isolate them from each other.
So, the correct answer is 'Ecological'

Wilson's theory of movement of continents is called

  1. Plate tectonics

  2. Continental crust theory

  3. Displacement theory

  4. Grand unified theory.


Correct Option: A

Potential danger to population greatly reduced in number is :

  1. Hardy-Weinberg disequilibrium

  2. Reduced gene flow

  3. Tendency towards assortative mating

  4. Loss of genetic variability


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

  • Reductions in population size and absence of gene flow can lead to reductions in genetic variability, reproductive fitness, and a limited ability to adapt to environmental change increasing the risk of extinction. 
  • Island populations are typically small and isolated, and as a result, inbreeding and reduced genetic diversity elevate their extinction risk.
So, the correct answer is 'Loss of genetic variability'

Human population grows exponentially while food production grows at an arithmetic rate, leading to over population and social problem. This is :

  1. Krenze theory of population

  2. Malthus theory of human population

  3. Krenze theory modified by Malthus

  4. Malthus theory modified by Darwin


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

  • The principle of Malthusian theory of human population states that human populations grow exponentially (i.e., doubling with each cycle) while food production grows at an arithmetic rate (i.e. by the repeated addition of a uniform increment in each uniform interval of time). 
  • This scenario of arithmetic food growth with simultaneous geometric human population growth predicted a future when humans would have no resources to survive on. To avoid such a catastrophe, Malthus urged controls on population growth.
So, the correct option is 'Malthus theory of human population'.

Creationism is related to

  1. Theory of special creation

  2. Theory of biogenesis

  3. Theory of spontaneous creation

  4. Cosmozoic theory.


Correct Option: A

Assertion : Miller used four gases - methane, oxygen, hydrogen and water vapour for formation of simple organic compounds.

Reason : He prepared some amino acids in his apparatus.

  1. If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion

  2. If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion

  3. If the assertion is true but the reason is false

  4. If both the assertion and reason are false

  5. If the assertion is false but reason is true


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Miller circulated four gases - methane, ammonia, hydrogen and water vapour in an air tight apparatus and passed electrical discharges from electrodes. He found a large number of simple organic compounds including some aminoacids such as alanine, glycine and aspartic acid. 

The phenomenon 'ontogeny repeats phylogeny' is explained by

  1. Recapitulation theory

  2. Inheritance theory

  3. Mutation theory

  4. Natural selection theory


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
Biogenetic law or Recapitulation theory was given by Ernst Haeckel in 18661866. It states that 'ontogeny repeats phylogeny'. Ontogeny is the life history of an organism while phylogeny is the evolutionary history of the race of that organism. This means that an organism repeats its ancestral history during its development.
So, the correct answer is 'Recapitulation theory'.

A prezygotic isolating mechanism prevents successful

  1. gamete production

  2. fertilization

  3. zygote development

  4. reproduction of hybrids


Correct Option: C
Explanation:
Species are kept distinct from one another by prezygotic and postzygotic barriers. These barriers keep organisms of different species from mating to produce fertile offspring, acting before and after the formation of a zygote, respectively. These barriers maintain the reproductive isolation of species.
So, the correct answer is 'zygote development'

Read the given statements and select the correct ones.
(i) Swan-necked flask experiment was done by Louis Pasteur.
(ii) The early belief of the spontaneous origin of life was disproved by Louis Pasteur.
(iii) Louis Pasteur is famous for germ theory of diseases.
(iv) The idea that life originates from pre-existing life is referred to as biogenesis theory.
(v) Father Suarez was one of the greatest supporter of theory of special creation.
(vi) Cosmozoic theory of the origin of life was proposed by Richter.
(vii) The founder of 'theory of catastrophism' is Georges Cuvier.

  1. (i), (ii), (iv) and (vi)

  2. (ii), (v) and (vii)

  3. (iii), (iv), (v) and (vii)

  4. (i), (ii), (iii), (iv), (v), (vi), (vii)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
Swan-necked flask experiment was done by Louis Pasteur, this experiment disproved the early belief of the spontaneous origin of life and he proposed the germ theory of diseases. 
Biogenesis theory states that life originates from pre-existing life.
 
Father Suarez was one of the greatest supporters of the theory of special creation.
Cosmozoic theory of the origin of life was proposed by Richter.
The founder of the 'theory of catastrophism' is Georges Cuvier.
So, the correct option is '(i), (ii), (iii),  (iv), (v), (vi), (vii)'

Using imprints from a plate with complete medium and carrying bacterial colonies, you can select streptomycin resistant mutants and prove that such mutations do not originate as adaptation. These imprints need to be used 

  1. Only on plates with streptomycin

  2. On plates with minimal medium

  3. Only on plates without streptomycin

  4. On plates with and without streptomycin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Plates having streptomycin allow to propagate only those bacteria which are resistant to the antibiotic.

So, the correct answer is 'Only on plates with streptomycin'.

Which factor maintains the distinctive traits of species?

  1. Specific niche

  2. Reproductive isolation

  3. Cooperative interaction

  4. Continuous inter communication


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The mechanisms of reproductive isolation or hybridization barriers are a collection of mechanisms, behaviours and physiological processes, that prevent the members of two different species that cross or mate from producing offspring. These barriers maintain the integrity of a species over time, reducing or directly impeding gene flow between individuals of different species, allowing the conservation of each species characteristics. Cooperation helps in transmitting underlying genes to future generations either through increasing the reproductive successes of the individual (direct fitness) or of other individuals who carry the same genes (indirect fitness). 

Wild duck and pintail duck produce fertile offsprings only in captivity but seldom do so in natural habitats because of

  1. Postreproductive isolation

  2. Mechanical isolation

  3. Genetic drift

  4. Ethological isolation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ethological isolation is defined as the failure of individuals of species with recent common ancestry (i.e., related species or semispecies) to produce hybrid offspring because differences in their behaviour prevent successful mating taking place.
The mallard or wild duck (Anas platyrhynchos) is a dabbling duck which breeds throughout the temperate and subtropical Americas, Europe, Asia, and North Africa, and has been introduced to New Zealand, Australia, Peru, Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, Chile, the Falkland Islands and South Africa.
The pintail or northern pintail is a duck with wide geographic distribution that breeds in the northern areas of Europe, Asia and North America. It is migratory and winters south of its breeding range to the equator.
Ethological isolation stops their breeding in the natural habitats, whereas they breed in captivity.

Find out the organo chlorine among the following  

  1. malathion, fenitrothion, parathion

  2. carbofuran, propoxur, aldicarb

  3. pyrethrin, triazines, simazine

  4. DDT, BHC, dieldrin, endosulphan.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

DDT is an organo chlorine. Its highly hydrophobic, colourless, crystalline solid with a weak chemical odor. BHC (Benzene hexa chloride) is another organo chlorine followed by dieldrin and endosulphan. 

Which of these is a premating isolating mechanism?

  1. Habitat isolation

  2. Temporal isolation

  3. Gamete isolation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In order for different species to diverge from common ancestors and drive evolution, reproductive isolation must occur. There are several types of reproductive isolation that lead to speciation. 

One major type is called prezygotic isolation and it happens before fertilization occurs between gametes. Basically, prezygotic isolation keeps different species from sexually reproducing. If individuals cannot reproduce, they are considered to be different species and diverge on the tree of life. There are several types of prezygotic isolation that range from incompatibility of gametes, to behaviors that result in incompatibility, and even a type of isolation that keeps individuals from physically being able to breed.
Mechanical- Mechanical isolation is probably the simplest concept, that keeps individuals from being able to reproduce offspring with each other. Simply put, mechanical isolation is the incompatibility of sexual organs. They just do not fit together. It may be the shape of the reproductive organs not being compatible, or size differences that prohibit the individuals from coming together.In plants, mechanical isolation is a bit different. Since size and shape are irrelevant to reproduction in plants, mechanical isolation is usually due to the use of a different pollinator for the plants.
Habitat isolation- Even very closely related species have a preference of where they live and where they reproduce. Sometimes, the preferred locations of the reproductive events are not compatible and this leads to what is known as habitat isolation. Obviously, if individuals of two different species live nowhere near each other, there will be no opportunity to reproduce and reproductive isolation will lead to even more speciation.
Temporal isolation- Different species tend to have different breeding seasons. The timing of when females are fertile leads to temporal isolation. Similar species may be physically compatible, but may still not reproduce due to mating seasons being different times of the year. If the females of one species are fertile during a given month, but the males are not able to reproduce at that time of the year, then there will be reproductive isolation between the two species.
Gametic isolation- During sexual reproduction, the female egg is fused with the male sperm and together they create a zygote. If the sperm and egg are not compatible, this fertilization cannot occur and the zygote will not form. The sperm may not even be attracted to the egg due to the chemical signals released by the egg. Other times, the sperm just cannot penetrate the egg because of its own chemical make up. Either one of these reasons is sufficient enough to keep fusion from happening and the zygote will not form.

Select the correct statement.

  1. Heritable variation allows for evolution.

  2. Adaptive radiation allows for mutation.

  3. Crossing-over allows for mitosis.

  4. Translocation allows for DNA replication.

  5. Cellular differentiation allows for meiosis.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Heritable variations serve as raw material for natural selection and accumulation of selected heritable variations over generations leads to evolution. Diversification of ancestral line into different forms is referred to as adaptive radiation. Crossing over occurs during meiosis. Translocation is the step of elongation of peptide chain during translation. Cellular differentiation leads to tissue formation; meiosis is a type of cell division. Thus, the correct answer is option A.

Two species of frogs inhabit the same fresh water pond habitat. One species of frog sings its mating song in early May, while the other species of frog sings its mating song in late June. 
These two frogs species are able to remain completely separate species due to which isolating mechanism ? 

  1. Mechanical isolation

  2. Habitat isolation

  3. Behavioral isolation

  4. Gametic isolation

  5. Geographic isolation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:
A. In mechanical isolation, the genitalia or flower parts prevent copulation or pollen transfer respectively.
B. In habitat isolation, individuals of different species do not meet for mating because they mate in different locations.
C. In behavioural isolation, individuals choose members of their own species and reject other species as mates.
D. In gametic isolation, gametes show selective attraction and acceptance in externally fertilised species.
E. Geographic isolation is same as habitat isolation in which individuals of different species do not meet for mating because they mate in different locations.
Hence the isolation shown by the frogs having different mating seasons but living in the same pond is Behavioural isolation as they are choosing members of their species only as their mates.
So, the correct answer is 'Behavioural isolation'.

In which of the following mechanisms fertile offsprings are not produced as a result of mating between groups?

  1. Geographical isolation

  2. Mechanical isolation

  3. Temporal isolation

  4. Hybrid sterility

  5. Behavioral isolation

  6. Both C and D


Correct Option: F
Explanation:

Abnormal distributions to the gametes of whole chromosomes, chromosome segments or combinations of genes lead to hybrid sterility. Geographical, mechanical, temporal and behavioral isolations are pre zygotic barriers and prevent mating between groups by one or other means and hybrid is not produced. Thus, the correct answer is D.

Biogenetic law/recapitulation theory was proposed by 

  1. Wallace

  2. Lamarck

  3. Haeckel

  4. Mendel


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The biogenetic law is a hypothesis of improvement and advancement proposed by Ernst Haeckel in Germany during the 1860s. It is one of a few summarization speculations, which set that the phases of advancement for a creature fetus are equivalent to other creatures' grown-up stages.

So, the correct option is 'Haeckel'.

A true species consists of a population which 

  1. Share the same niche

  2. Interbreed

  3. Feed over the same food

  4. Reproductively isolated


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Reproductive isolation prevents members of different species from producing offsprings or ensures that any offspring are sterile. These barriers maintain the integrity of a species by reducing gene flow between related species. So, the correct answer is "Reproductively isolated".

The evolution of a species is based upon sum total of adaptive changes preserved by 

  1. Natural selection

  2. Isolation

  3. Speciation

  4. Human conversation


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A) Darwin's characteristic choice is the procedure by which nature remunerates those people betters adjust to their surroundings with survival and regenerative achievement. It works at the dimension of qualities, areas of DNA that encode for proteins filled in as the product of life. 

B) The instrument of regenerative detachment is a gathering of developmental components, practices and physiological procedures basic for speculation. They keep individuals from various species from delivering posterity or guarantee that any posterity is sterile. 

C) Speciation is the developmental procedure by which populaces advanced to end ups particular species. 

D) Human Conversation is the intelligent correspondence between at least two individuals.

So, the correct option is 'Isolation'.

Who gave the principle that population tends to multiply more rapidly than food supply?

  1. Darwin

  2. Malthus

  3. Lamarck

  4. Haldane


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Thomas Malthus, in full Thomas Robert Malthus, (conceived February 13/14, 1766, Rookery, close Dorking, Surrey, England), English market analyst and demographer who is best known for his hypothesis that populace development will constantly will in general beat the sustenance supply.

So, the correct option is 'Malthus'.

A very important factor of a new species in evolution is 

  1. Extensive inbreeding

  2. Extensive outbreeding

  3. Reproductive isolation

  4. Immigration


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A subpopulation becomes reproductively isolated from its parental population. It is the formation of species without geographical isolation and these species are called sympatric speciation.

So, the correct answer is 'Reproductive Isolation'

Choose the correct answers from the alternatives given.
Which of the following did not support the theory of evolution ?

  1. Darwin

  2. Cuvier

  3. Lamarck

  4. Hugo de Vries


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

According to Curvier, the Earth went through sudden changes, each of which could wipe out a number of species.  The causes may include asteroids, volcanoes, or relatively fast changes in sea level. These extinctions mark some of the great transitions in life when new groups of species got the opportunity to take over the niches of old ones.

so correct option is B, Cuvier.

Haeckel's recapitulation theory/biogenetic law states

  1. Ontogeny repeats phylogeny

  2. High rate of reproduction

  3. Alternation of generations

  4. Inheritance of acquired characters


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

From the biogenetic law or embryological parallelism often communicated utilizing Ernst Haeckel's expression "ontogeny restates phylogeny"is an authentic speculation that the advancement of the developing life of a creature, from preparation to incubation or bring forth (ontogeny), experiences stages taking after or speaking to progressive stages in the advancement of the creature's remote precursors (phylogeny).

So, the correct option is 'Ontogeny repeats phylogeny'.

Choose the correct answers from the alternatives given.
Natural selection is best defined as occurring when the environment causes

  1. differential mortality

  2. assortative mating

  3. a reduced gene pool

  4. differential success in reproduction


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The organism that is better adapted to the environment and hence, can produce more of its type is selected. Its population eventually grows and the other one is wiped out. Over long periods, this can even give rise to speciation i.e. formation of new species.

Hence, the correct answer is 'differential success in reproduction'

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