Darwinism

Q.

Which among the following statements is/are true regarding Industrial Melanism?

1. A change in an environment can result in evolution of species in that area.
   

2. Dark moths survived as they were naturally selected.

3. Light moths survived as they were naturally selected.

4. The environment near these cities have always favoured the growth of all moths.

Q.

Only organisms that can withstand competition are able to survive and reproduce in each generation.

1. False

2. True

Q.

Father of evolution is ___

Q.

The present day Giraffe has a long neck. It is due to

1. Natural selection
2. Speciation
3. Inheritance of characters
4. Continuous use and disuse of organs

Q. Which one of the following sequences was proposed by Darwin and Wallace for organic evolution?

1. Overproduction, variations, constancy of population size, natural selection
2. Overproduction, constancy of population size, variations, natural selection
3. Variations, natural selection, overproduction, constancy of population size
4. Variations, constancy of population size, overproduction, natural selection

Q. Galapagos islands are located in the

1. Atlantic ocean
2. Pacific ocean
3. Indian ocean
4. None of these

Q. Which one of the following phenomena supports Darwin's concept of natural selection in organic evolution?

1. Production of 'dolly', the sheep by cloning
2. Development of transgenic animals
3. Prevalence of pesticide resistant insects
4. Development of organs from 'stem' cells for organ transplantation

Q. According to Darwin, evolution is

1. A sudden but discontinuous process
2. A slow and discontinuous process
3. A slow and continuous process
4. A slow, sudden and discontinuous process

Q. Darwin's theory of pangenesis shows similarity with the theory of inheritance of acquired characters then what shall be correct according to it:

1. Size of organs increase with aging
2. Useful organs become strong and developed while useless organs become extinct. These organs help in struggle for survival
3. Development of organs is due to will power
4. There should be some physical basis of inheritance

Q. Father of evolution is

1. Herbert Spencer
2. Darwin
3. Hugo de Vries
4. Lamarck