Free Evolution (Daily Quiz: 7) NEET Biology Questions & Answers with Detailed Explanation & Full Review

Question-1

Which of the following is the relatively most accurate method for dating of fossils?

(a) Electron-spin resonance method

(b) Radio-carbon method

(c) Potassium-argon method

(d) Uranium-lead method

Question-2

In his theory of evolution, Lamarck explained

1. Internal vital force.
2. Effect of environment on organisms.
3. Inheritance of acquired characters.
4. Use and disuse of organs

Choose the correct combination.

(a) II and III

(b) I and II

(c) I, II and IV

(d) I, II, III and IV

Question-3

Fossils are useful in

(a) studying history of organisms

(b) studying extinct organisms

(c) Both (a) and (b)

(d) None of the above

Question-4

Which of the following shows convergent evolution?

(a) Bobcat and Spotted cuscus

(b) Mouse and Marsupial mouse

(c) Anteater and Marsupial mole

(d) Lemur and Tasmanian wolf

Question-5

Statement 1 :
Darwin's finches show a variety of beaks suited for eating large seeds, flying insects and cactus seeds.
Statement 2 :
Ancestral seed-eating stock of Darwin's finches radiated out from South American mainland to different geographical areas of the Galapagos Islands, where they found competitor-free new habitats.

(a) Statement -1 is True, Statement -2 is True ; Statement-2is NOT a correct explanation for Statement - 1

(b) Statement- 1 is True, Statement-2 is True, Statement-2is a correct explanation for Statement -1

(c) Statement - 1 is True, Statement- 2 is False

(d) Both the Statements are False.