Question:- Who had given the theory of evolution of species by natural selection? A. Darwin B. Mendel C. Dalton D. Morgan
Answer:- Ans. A Explanation: Charles Robert Darwin gave the theory of evolution in his book “The Origin of Species”. The theory proposed by him is known as “The Theory of Natural Selection”.
Question:- Who is known as the father of genetics? A. Mendel B. Darwin C. Dalton D. Marie Curie
Answer:- Ans. B Explanation: Gregor Mendel is termed as the father of genetics because he has discovered the basic principles of heredity.
Question:- Which of the following are the sources which provide evidences for evolution? A. Homologous organs B. Analogous organs C. Fossils D. All the above
Answer:- Ans. D Explanation: The important sources which provide evidences for evolution are homologous organs, analogous organs and fossils.
Question:- Name a fossil bird which looks like a bird but has many other features found in reptiles? A. Dodo B. Archaeopteryx C. Flamingos D. Mouse Bird
Answer:- Ans. B Explanation: Archaeopteryx is a fossil bird which looks like a bird but it has many other features which are found in reptiles.
Question:- Name the organs which have different basic structure but have similar appearance and perform similar functions? A. Analogous organs B. Homologous organs C. Both A and B D. Neither A nor B
Answer:- Ans. A Explanation: Analogous organs have different basic structure but have similar appearance and perform similar functions. Example wings of an insect and a bird have different structures but similar functions.
