Oparin of Russia and Haldane of England proposed that:
I: The first form of life could have come from pre-existing non-living organic molecules (e.g. RNA, protein, etc.)
II: The formation of life was preceded by chemical evolution, i.e., the formation of diverse organic molecules from inorganic constituents.
1. Only I is correct
2. Only II is correct
3. Both I and II are correct
4. Both I and II are incorrect

Subtopic:  Origin of Life |
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 Consider the two statements:
I: Fitness, according to Darwin, refers ultimately and only to reproductive fitness. 
II: Those who are a better fit in an environment, leave more progeny than others.
 
1. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct and Statement II explains Statement I.
2. Statement I is correct and Statement II is incorrect.
3. Statement I is incorrect and Statement II is correct.
4. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct but Statement II does not explain Statement I.
Subtopic:  Darwin's Theory |
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Name the naturalist who worked in the Malay Archipelago and had also come to conclusions similar to Darwin around the same time:
1.Georges Cuvier2.Lyell
3.Hugo de Vries4.Alfred Russell Wallace
Subtopic:  Other Theories of Origin of Life | Darwin's Theory |
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The essence of Darwinian theory about evolution is natural selection. What would be true?
I: Nature selects for fitness. 
II: Fitness is based on characteristics that are inherited.
III: Fitness is the end result of the ability to adapt and get selected by nature.
1.Only I and II2.Only I and III
3.Only II and III4.I, II and III
Subtopic:  Concept of Organic Evolution: Evidence |
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The two key concepts of the Darwinian Theory of Evolution are:
1. Branching descent and natural selection
2. Saltation and Catastrophism
3. Use and disuse of organs and inheritance of acquired traits
4. Reproductive isolation and Founder effect
Subtopic:  Concept of Organic Evolution: Evidence |
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Hugo de Vries based on his work on evening primrose brought forth the idea of:
1. continuous variations 2. mutations
3. genetic drift 4. genetic death
Subtopic:  Modern Theory of Evolution |
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In the solar system of the milky-way galaxy, the earth was supposed to have been formed about:
1. 20 billion years back 2. 10 billion years back
3. 4.5 billion years back 4. 3.0 billion years back
Subtopic:  Origin of Life |
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Identify the incorrect statement:
1. Neanderthals lived between 1,50,000 and 1,00,000 years back.
2. Modern Homo sapiens arose between 75000 and 10000 years ago.
3. Pre-historic cave art developed around 18000 years ago.
4. Agriculture came around 10000 years ago
Subtopic:  Evolution of Homo Sapiens |
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Identify the incorrect fact regarding the Neanderthal man:
1. Cranial capacity of around 1400 cc
2. Lived in East and Central Africa
3. Used hides to protect their bodies
4. Buried their dead
Subtopic:  Evolution of Homo Sapiens | Evolution Prior to Ape Man |
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The cranial capacity of Homo erectus was around:
1. 450 cc 2. 700 cc
3. 900 cc 4. 1000 cc
Subtopic:  Evolution of Homo Sapiens |
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