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Questions Related to universe and organic evolution

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Charles Darwins book On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, was first published in

  1. 1779

  2. 1831

  3. 1859

  4. 1901


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

On the Origin of Species, published on 24 November 1859, is a work of scientific literature by Charles Darwin which is considered to be the foundation of evolutionary biology.

So the correct option is C, 1859.

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The evolutionary importance of ...............  was apparent to Darwin, but not to Linnaeus.

  1. cladistics

  2. radiometric dating

  3. variation

  4. typology


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Lamarck is best known for his "Theory of Inheritance of Acquired Characteristics", that is If an organism changes during life in order to adapt to its environment, those changes are passed on to its offspring. But according to Darwin, variation helps the species to survive in unfavourable condition environment.

So the correct option is C, variation.

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Which of the following labels best fits Darwin ?

  1. Mendelian

  2. Gradualist

  3. Population geneticist

  4. Catastrophist


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The definition of gradualism is the slow and gradual changes that happen within an organism or society to make a better environmental fit for animals and humans. Gradualist label fit for Darwin theory.

So the correct option is B, Gradualist.

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A biogeographical evidence in favour of organic evolution is provided by

  1. Archaeopteryx

  2. modern horse

  3. Darwins finches

  4. pythons


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Organic evolution is the events involved in the evolutionary development of a species. It means that all life descended from other life, although features may have changed dramatically along the way. Organic evolution involves modifications to existing species, not the development of new ones. Darwin's finch is an example, which all evolved from a common species. Gradually these 13 species got modified and adapted to their particular niche and feeding habit within Galapagos island.

So, the correct option is 'Darwin's finches'.