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Evolution: Key Concepts and Questions

The document consists of multiple sections including multiple choice questions, assertion-reason questions, and various types of short and long answer questions related to evolution. Key topics covered include Darwin's theory, human evolution, adaptive radiation, and the Hardy-Weinberg principle. It also addresses different types of evidence supporting organic evolution such as paleontological and biochemical evidence.

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Evolution: Key Concepts and Questions

The document consists of multiple sections including multiple choice questions, assertion-reason questions, and various types of short and long answer questions related to evolution. Key topics covered include Darwin's theory, human evolution, adaptive radiation, and the Hardy-Weinberg principle. It also addresses different types of evidence supporting organic evolution such as paleontological and biochemical evidence.

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CH.

- EVOLUTION

SECTION A: MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS (3 × 1 = 3 marks)

1. According to Darwin's theory, which of the following is the driving force of evolution?

(a) Mutation (b) Natural selection (c) Genetic drift (d) Gene flow

2. The first human-like hominid was:

(a) Homo erectus (b) Homo habilis (c) Australopithecus (d) Ramapithecus

3. Industrial melanism is an example of:

(a) Drug resistance (b) Darkening of skin due to pollution (c) Natural selection (d) Mutation

SECTION B: ASSERTION-REASON QUESTIONS

4. Assertion (A): Wings of butterfly and bat show analogy.

Reason (R): Analogous organs are anatomically different but functionally similar.

5. Assertion (A): Hardy-Weinberg principle explains genetic equilibrium in a population.

Reason (R): Disturbances in genetic equilibrium result in evolution.

SECTION C: 2 MARKS QUESTIONS

6. Define homologous and analogous organs. Give one example of each.

7. What is adaptive radiation? Give an example.

SECTION D: 3 MARKS QUESTIONS

8. Differentiate between divergent and convergent evolution with suitable examples.

9. Explain the mutation theory of Hugo de Vries. How is it different from Darwin's theory?

[Link] the Oparin-Haldane hypothesis about the origin of life on Earth.

SECTION E: LONG ANSWER QUESTIONS

11. (a) Explain the Hardy-Weinberg principle.

(b) List any four factors that affect genetic equilibrium.

(c) Describe the founder effect.

12. Describe the various stages of human evolution with special reference to brain capacity and food
habits.

13. Describe the different types of evidences supporting organic evolution:

(a) Paleontological evidence

(b) Comparative anatomy

(c) Embryological evidence

(d) Biochemical evidence

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