NEET 2025 Evolution Practice Questions
NEET 2025 Evolution Practice Questions
1. Which of the following difference between 5. Which one is correct formulation of Hardy-
Lamarckism and Darwinism is incorrect? Weinberg equation?
Lamarckism Darwinism (1) P2 + 2Pq + q2 = 1
(1) It does not consider Struggle for (2) P2 + Pq + q2 = 1
struggle for existence existence is very (3) P2 + 2Pq + q2 = 0
important in this (4) P2 + Pq + q2 = 0
theory
(2) Only useful variations All the acquired 6. In this figure, which kind of selection does A, B and
are transferred to the characters are C represent respectively?
next generation inherited to the next
generation
(3) Neglect survival of Based on the survival
the fittest of the fittest
(4) None of the above
9. Golden age of reptiles was 16. The correct sequence of stages in evolution of
(1) Proterozoic era modern man (Homo sapiens sapiens) is
(2) Palaeozoic era (i) Homo erectus
(3) Mesozoic era (ii) Neanderthal man
(4) Coenozoic era (iii) Modern man
(iv) Australopithecus
10. The primate which existed 15 mya was (v) Cro-Magnon man
(1) Homo habilis (1) (iv) → (ii) → (i) → (iii) → (v)
(2) Australopithecus (2) (iv) → (i) → (ii) → (v) → (iii)
(3) Ramapithecus (3) (iv) → (ii) → (iii) → (i) → (v)
(4) Homo erectus (4) (iv) → (v) → (iii) → (i) → (ii)
11. The cranial capacity was largest among the 17. The diagram (A and B) given below shows the skull
(1) Peking man of two different mammals. Which of the following
(2) Java ape man accurately describes the differences between these
(3) African man skulls?
(4) Neanderthal man
21. Statement-I: The distance of stars is measured in 26. Statement-I: The early Earth lacked an oxidizing
light years. atmosphere.
Statement-II: The light we see from distant stars Statement-II: The UV rays from the Sun caused
may have taken millions of years to reach us. water to break up into hydrogen and oxygen.
(1) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect. (1) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
(2) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct. (2) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
(3) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct. (3) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
(4) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect. (4) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
22. Statement-I: Observing stars allows us to look back 27. Statement-I: Oxygen was abundant in the early
in time, as their emitted light started its journey long atmosphere.
before it reached Earth. Statement-II: The first life forms were unicellular
Statement-II: A light year is a unit used to measure organisms.
time. (1) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
(1) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect. (2) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
(2) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
(3) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
(3) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
(4) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
(4) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
28. Given below are two statements:
23. Statement-I: The universe is vast and contains
Statement-I: Pasteur's experiments demonstrated
billions of galaxies.
that microorganisms arise from pre-existing
Statement-II: The universe's age is estimated to be
microorganisms.
around 20 billion years.
Statement-II: Pasteur's experiments confirmed the
(1) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
idea of spontaneous generation.
(2) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most
(3) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
(4) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect. appropriate answer from the options given below:
(1) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
24. Statement-I: Galaxies are primarily made up of (2) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
stars, gas, and dust. (3) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
Statement-II: The Big Bang theory describes the (4) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
universe as having originated from a singular
explosion. 29. Given below are two statements:
(1) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect. Statement-I: Oparin and Haldane's hypothesis
(2) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct. proposed that life originated from pre-existing
(3) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct. nonliving organic molecules.
(4) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect. Statement-II: Oparin and Haldane's hypothesis
emphasized the importance of chemical evolution
25. Statement-I: Earth formed approximately 4.5 preceding the emergence of life.
billion years ago within the Milky Way galaxy. In the light of the above statements, choose the most
Statement-II: Life appeared on Earth almost 500 appropriate answer from the options given below:
million years after its formation. (1) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
(1) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect. (2) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
(2) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct. (3) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
(3) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct. (4) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
(4) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
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30. Given below are two statements: 34. Statement-I: All early cellular life forms were
Statement-I: Miller created conditions similar to likely multicellular organisms.
those on early Earth to study the origin of life. Statement-II: The first forms of life were likely
Statement-II: Miller's experiment was conducted at non-cellular and could replicate their molecular
temperatures below freezing. structures.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most (1) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
appropriate answer from the options given below: (2) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
(1) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect. (3) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
(2) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct. (4) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
(3) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
(4) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect. 35. Statement-I: The theory of special creation posits
that Earth is approximately 4000 years old.
31. Given below are two statements: Statement-II: Darwin concluded that living forms
Statement-I: Miller's experiment produced amino share similarities with ancient life forms.
acids, a building block of nucleic acids. (1) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
Statement-II: The atmosphere of early Earth was (2) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
completely devoid of water vapor. (3) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most (4) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
appropriate answer from the options given below:
(1) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect. 36. Statement-I: Fossils provide evidence for the
(2) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct. correlation between geological and biological history.
(3) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct. Statement-II: Haeckel proposed that all vertebrate
(4) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect. embryos share common features during their
development.
32. Given below are two statements: (1) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
Statement-I: Miller conducted his experiment at a (2) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
temperature of 8000°C. (3) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
Statement-II: He used a mixture of gases including (4) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
CH4, H2, and O2.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most 37. Statement-I: All fossils are identical to modern
appropriate answer from the options given below: organisms and show no variation.
(1) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect. Statement-II: Haeckel's observation of gill slits in
(2) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct. vertebrate embryos is one of the examples of his
(3) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct. theory.
(4) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect. (1) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
(2) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
33. Statement-I: The early life forms existed (3) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
exclusively in water environments. (4) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
Statement-II: The first cellular life forms are
believed to have originated around 2000 million 38. Statement-I: Different sedimentary layers contain
years ago. fossils of life forms from different geological periods.
(1) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect. Statement-II: Von Baer supported Haeckel's ideas
(2) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct. and expanded on them.
(3) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct. (1) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
(4) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect. (2) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
(3) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
(4) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
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39. Statement-I: Radioactive dating can provide ages 44. Statement-I: The eyes of Octopuses and mammals
for fossils. are analogous structures.
Statement-II: Gill slits are functional in all adults Statement-II: The heart structure of vertebrates
of vertebrate species illustrates homology.
(1) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect. (1) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
(2) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct. (2) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
(3) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct. (3) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
(4) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect. (4) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
41. Statement-I: An example of homologous structures 46. Statement-I: Before industrialization, whitewinged
is the forelimbs of mammals, such as whales and moths were more prevalent due to better
bats. camouflage.
Statement-II: Analogous structures indicate a Statement-II: Lichens are sensitive to pollution.
common ancestry among different species. (1) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
(1) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect. (2) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
(2) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct. (3) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
(3) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct. (4) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
(4) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
47. Statement-I: After industrialization, dark-winged
42. Statement-I: Homologous structures arise from moths became more common.
convergent evolution. Statement-II: Industrial pollution led to a decrease
Statement-II: An example of analogous structures in lichen growth on trees.
includes the wings of birds and butterflies. (1) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
(1) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
(2) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
(2) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
(3) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
(3) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
(4) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
(4) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
49. Statement-I: The Tasmanian wolf-marsupial and the 54. Statement-I: Genetic drift occurs randomly.
placental wolf are examples of adaptive radiation. Statement-II: Mating must be random within the
Statement-II: Convergent evolution indicates a population for maintaining Hardy-Weinberg
shared evolutionary history among species. equilibrium.
(1) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect. (1) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
(2) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct. (2) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
(3) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct. (3) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
(4) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect. (4) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
50. Statement-I: Branching descent implies that all 55. Statement-I: Migration can result in the
species share a single, unchanging ancestor. introduction of new alleles to a population.
Statement-II: Lamarckism suggests that traits acquired Statement-II: There must be no mutations
during an organism's lifetime can be inherited. occurring in the population for maintaining Hardy-
(1) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect. Weinberg equilibrium.
(2) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct. (1) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
(3) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
(2) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
(4) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
(3) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
(4) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
51. Statement-I: An example of Lamarck's theory is the
idea that giraffes have long necks because their
56. Statement-I: Disruptive selection favors both
ancestors stretched their necks to reach high leaves.
extreme phenotypes.
Statement-II: Malthus's observations contributed to
Statement-II: Pre-existing advantageous mutations
Darwin's understanding of the struggle for existence.
can be selected by natural selection.
(1) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
(1) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
(2) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
(2) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
(3) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
(4) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect. (3) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
(4) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
52. Statement-I: De Vries's theory suggested that mutations
are the primary drivers of evolutionary change. 57. Statement-I: The founder effect can be a specific
Statement-II: Darwinian variations are case of genetic drift.
characterized as large, random changes within a Statement-II: Stabilizing selection favors the
population. average phenotype and reduces variation.
(1) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect. (1) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
(2) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct. (2) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
(3) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct. (3) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
(4) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect. (4) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
53. Statement-I: In a population in Hardy-Weinberg 58. Statement-I: Directional selection results in a shift
equilibrium, the genotype frequencies can be towards one extreme phenotype.
calculated using the formula p2 + 2pq + q2 = 1. Statement-II: Genetic drift can lead to speciation
Statement-II: Gene frequencies remain unchanged over time.
in the original population after migration. (1) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
(1) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect. (2) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
(2) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct. (3) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
(3) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct. (4) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
(4) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
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59. Statement-I: Amphibians evolved into reptiles that 64. Given below are two statements: one is labelled as
laid thick-shelled eggs. Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R:
Statement-II: Fish with strong fins were the first Assertion (A): The theory of spontaneous
animals to move onto land. generation posited that life could arise from
(1) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect. decaying matter.
(2) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct. Reason (R): Louis Pasteur's experiments disproved
(3) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct. spontaneous generation
(4) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect. In the light of the above statements, choose the
correct answer from the options given below:
60. Statement-I: Modern descendants of reptiles (1) A is true but R is false.
include turtles and crocodiles. (2) A is false but R is true.
Statement-II: Coelacanths were thought to be (3) Both A and R are true and R is the correct
extinct until they were found in 1938. explanation of A.
(1) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect. (4) Both A and R are true and R is NOT the correct
(2) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct. explanation of A.
(3) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
(4) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect. 65. Given below are two statements: one is labelled as
Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R:
61. Statement-I: Some theories suggest that dinosaurs Assertion (A): Louis Pasteur's experiments were
evolved into birds. crucial in dismissing the theory of spontaneous
Statement-II: The first plants invaded land before generation.
animals. Reason (R): He showed that life could arise in
(1) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect. presterilized environments without contamination.
(2) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct. In the light of the above statements, choose the
(3) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct. correct answer from the options given below:
(4) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect. (1) A is true but R is false.
(2) A is false but R is true.
62. Statement-I: Ramapithecus exhibited more manlike (3) Both A and R are true and R is the correct
features than Dryopithecus. explanation of A.
Statement-II: Neanderthal man lived between (4) Both A and R are true and R is NOT the correct
100,000 and 40,000 years ago. explanation of A.
(1) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
(2) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct. 66. Given below are two statements: one is labelled as
(3) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct. Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R:
(4) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect. Assertion (A): Natural selection is a mechanism of
evolution.
63. Which of the following sources (I-V) can lead to Reason (R): It implies that nature selects
evolution? individuals based on their fitness to survive and
I. Mutations reproduce.
II. Genetic recombination during gametogenesis In the light of the above statements, choose the
III. Gene flow correct answer from the options given below:
IV. Genetic drift (1) A is true but R is false.
V. Natural selection (2) A is false but R is true.
(1) I, II, III only (3) Both A and R are true and R is the correct
(2) II, III, V only explanation of A.
(3) I, II, III, IV only (4) Both A and R are true and R is NOT the correct
(4) I, II, III, IV and V. explanation of A.
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67. Given below are two statements: one is labelled as 70. Given below are two statements: one is labelled as
Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R: Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R:
Assertion (A): Karl Ernst von Baer disapproved of Assertion (A): Darwin's Finches evolved various
Haeckel's proposal regarding embryological support beak shapes.
for evolution. Reason (R): It results from different species
Reason (R): He noted that embryos do not pass adapting to similar environments.
through the adult stages of other animals. In the light of the above statements, choose the
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
correct answer from the options given below: (1) A is true but R is false.
(1) A is true but R is false.
(2) A is false but R is true.
(2) A is false but R is true.
(3) Both A and R are true and R is the correct
(3) Both A and R are true and R is the correct
explanation of A.
explanation of A.
(4) Both A and R are true and R is NOT the correct
(4) Both A and R are true and R is NOT the correct
explanation of A.
explanation of A.
68. Given below are two statements: one is labelled as 71. Given below are two statements: one is labelled as
Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R: Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R:
Assertion (A): Analogous structures result from Assertion (A): Mutations lead to speciation.
convergent evolution. Reason (R): Saltation refers to large mutations
Reason (R): They are similar in function but not in occurring suddenly in a population.
anatomical structure. In the light of the above statements, choose the
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
correct answer from the options given below: (1) A is true but R is false.
(1) A is true but R is false. (2) A is false but R is true.
(2) A is false but R is true. (3) Both A and R are true and R is the correct
(3) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
explanation of A. (4) Both A and R are true and R is NOT the correct
(4) Both A and R are true and R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
explanation of A.
72. Given below are two statements: one is labelled as
69. Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R:
Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R: Assertion (A): The change in allele frequencies
Assertion (A): The population of dark-winged
indicates evolution.
moths increased after industrialization due to better
Reason (R): The sum of all allelic frequencies
camouflage.
equaling is 1 according to Hardy-Weinberg
Reason (R): The tree trunks became darker due to
principle.
industrial pollution, making dark-winged moths less
In the light of the above statements, choose the
visible to predators.
correct answer from the options given below:
In the light of the above statements, choose the
correct answer from the options given below: (1) A is true but R is false.
(1) A is true but R is false. (2) A is false but R is true.
(2) A is false but R is true. (3) Both A and R are true and R is the correct
(3) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
explanation of A. (4) Both A and R are true and R is NOT the correct
(4) Both A and R are true and R is NOT the correct explanation of A..
explanation of A.
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73. Given below are two statements: one is labelled as 74. Given below are two statements: one is labelled as
Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R: Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R:
Assertion (A): Lobefins were ancestors of Assertion (A): Australopithecines were exclusively
salamanders. carnivorous.
Reason (R): Lobefins evolved from amphibians. Reason (R): They are believed to have hunted with
In the light of the above statements, choose the stone weapons.
correct answer from the options given below: In the light of the above statements, choose the
(1) A is true but R is false. correct answer from the options given below:
(2) A is false but R is true. (1) A is true but R is false.
(3) Both A and R are true and R is the correct (2) A is false but R is true.
explanation of A. (3) Both A and R are true and R is the correct
(4) Both A and R are true and R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
explanation of A. (4) Both A and R are true and R is NOT the correct
explanation of A.
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Answer Key
1. (2) 20. (4) 39. (1) 58. (3)
2. (4) 21. (3) 40. (4) 59. (3)
3. (2) 22. (1) 41. (1) 60. (3)
4. (4) 23. (3) 42. (2) 61. (3)
5. (1) 24. (3) 43. (1) 62. (3)
6. (2) 25. (3) 44. (3) 63. (4)
7. (4) 26. (3) 45. (4) 64. (4)
8. (3) 27. (2) 46. (3) 65. (1)
9. (3) 28. (1) 47. (3) 66. (3)
10. (3) 29. (3) 48. (2) 67. (3)
11. (4) 30. (1) 49. (4) 68. (3)
12. (2) 31. (4) 50. (2) 69. (3)
13. (3) 32. (4) 51. (2) 70. (1)
14. (3) 33. (1) 52. (1) 71. (4)
15. (1) 34. (2) 53. (1) 72. (4)
16. (2) 35. (3) 54. (3) 73. (1)
17. (4) 36. (3) 55. (3) 74. (2)
18. (3) 37. (2) 56. (3)
19. (1) 38. (1) 57. (3)
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