Evolution (Zoology)


  1. Darwin’s theory of pangenesis shows similarity with theory of inheritance of acquired characters then what shall be correct according to it?









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    According to both the views, 'something' is passed from parent to offspring which causes development of specific characters.

    Correct Option: B

    According to both the views, 'something' is passed from parent to offspring which causes development of specific characters.


  1. Frequency of an allele in a isolated population may change due to









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    Mutations are sudden inheritable variations which develop in the genetic system. Natural selection operates through differential reproduction.

    Correct Option: A

    Mutations are sudden inheritable variations which develop in the genetic system. Natural selection operates through differential reproduction.



  1. Forthcoming generation are less adaptive than their parental generation due to









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    Natural selection operates through differential reproduction. Genetic drift is random change in the allele number and frequency in a gene pool.

    Correct Option: B

    Natural selection operates through differential reproduction. Genetic drift is random change in the allele number and frequency in a gene pool.


  1. Genetic drift operates only in









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    Genetic drift can operate only on smaller populations where its fluctuation can be observed in the proportion of allele distribution in the presence of external disturbances. Genetic drift is the random change in allele number and frequency in a gene pool.

    Correct Option: A

    Genetic drift can operate only on smaller populations where its fluctuation can be observed in the proportion of allele distribution in the presence of external disturbances. Genetic drift is the random change in allele number and frequency in a gene pool.



  1. Half life period of C is about









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    In 5000 years a given amount of radioactive carbon would decay to half initial concentration.

    Correct Option: B

    In 5000 years a given amount of radioactive carbon would decay to half initial concentration.