GENERAL SCIENCE

 

1. Who had given the theory of evolution of species by natural selection?
A. Darwin
B. Mendel
C. Dalton
D. Morgan
2. Who is known as the father of genetics?
A. Mendel
B. Darwin
C. Dalton
D. Marie Curie
3. Which of the following are the sources which provide evidences for evolution?
A. Homologous organs
B. Analogous organs
C. Fossils
D. All the above
4. Name a fossil bird which looks like a bird but has many other features found in reptiles?
A. Dodo
B. Archaeopteryx
C. Flamingos
D. Mouse Bird
5. Name the organs which have different basic structure but have similar appearance and perform similar functions?
A. Analogous organs
B. Homologous organs
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B

ANSWERS:

1. Ans. A

Explanation: Charles Robert Darwin gave the theory of evolution in his book “The Origin of Species”. The theory proposed by him is known as “The Theory of Natural Selection”.

2. Ans. B

Explanation: Gregor Mendel is termed as the father of genetics because he has discovered the basic principles of heredity.

3. Ans. D

Explanation: The important sources which provide evidences for evolution are homologous organs, analogous organs and fossils.

4. Ans. B

Explanation: Archaeopteryx is a fossil bird which looks like a bird but it has many other features which are found in reptiles.

5. Ans. A

Explanation: Analogous organs have different basic structure but have similar appearance and perform similar functions. Example wings of an insect and a bird have different structures but similar functions.

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