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This section includes 10 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Biology knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
The local population of a particular area is known by a term called ______ |
| A. | Locals |
| B. | Race |
| C. | Villagers |
| D. | Demes |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2. |
The process of formation of one or more new species from an existing species is called ______ |
| A. | Speciation |
| B. | Saltation |
| C. | Mutation |
| D. | Radiation |
| Answer» B. Saltation | |
| 3. |
Which is the most accepted concept of species? |
| A. | Biological species concept |
| B. | Evolutionary species concept |
| C. | Polytypic species concept |
| D. | Typological species concept |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4. |
Who proposed the Evolutionary species concept? |
| A. | Hugo de Vries |
| B. | Charles Robert Darwin |
| C. | George Gaylord Simpson |
| D. | Gregor Johann Mendel |
| Answer» D. Gregor Johann Mendel | |
| 5. |
Mutation theory couldn t explain _______ |
| A. | development of mimicry |
| B. | saltation |
| C. | variations |
| D. | chromosomes of flowers |
| Answer» B. saltation | |
| 6. |
Which of the following point favor mutation theory? |
| A. | Mutations are not very common |
| B. | Mutations are mostly recessive |
| C. | Mutation give rise to new varieties |
| D. | Evening primrose is not a normal plant |
| Answer» D. Evening primrose is not a normal plant | |
| 7. |
Mutations are small and directional whereas Darwinism variations are random and directionless. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» C. | |
| 8. |
_______ is termed as single-step large mutation. |
| A. | Separation |
| B. | Saltation |
| C. | Anti mutation |
| D. | Infinite mutation |
| Answer» C. Anti mutation | |
| 9. |
Which of the following does not belong to Mutation theory? |
| A. | It can appear in all direction |
| B. | It is the raw material of evolution |
| C. | It appears suddenly |
| D. | It is a continuous process |
| Answer» E. | |
| 10. |
Hugo de Vries did an experiment on which plant to prove mutation theory? |
| A. | Evening primrose |
| B. | Morning primrose |
| C. | Night primrose |
| D. | Pea pant |
| Answer» B. Morning primrose | |