Quiz for Evolution theories

Q1: Which scientist proposed the theory of natural selection?

A. Lamarck B. Darwin C. Wallace D. Mendel

Q2: According to Lamarck, evolution occurs due to:

A. Natural selection B. Inheritance of acquired characters C. Genetic drift D. Mutation

Q3: Which book was written by Charles Darwin?

A. Origin of Earth B. Principles of Genetics C. On the Origin of Species D. The Evolution Code

Q4: The theory of inheritance of acquired characters was given by:

A. Weismann B. Mendel C. Lamarck D. Darwin

Q5: Which of the following is NOT a part of Darwin’s theory?

A. Variation B. Survival of the fittest C. Use and disuse of organs D. Overproduction

Q6: Mutation theory was proposed by:

A. Darwin B. De Vries C. Lamarck D. Wallace

Q7: Which scientist is associated with the concept of "Survival of the fittest"?

A. Wallace B. Darwin C. Lamarck D. Mendel

Q8: The theory of natural selection explains:

A. Origin of life B. Inheritance of acquired traits C. Mechanism of evolution D. Fixity of species

Q9: Darwin was influenced by which economist?

A. Wallace B. Malthus C. Newton D. Lamarck

Q10: Which theory explains sudden appearance of new species?

A. Mutation theory B. Natural selection C. Lamarckism D. Panspermia

Q11: Neo-Darwinism is also called:

A. Modern synthetic theory B. Mutation theory C. Inheritance theory D. Lamarckism

Q12: Which one is NOT an evidence for evolution?

A. Fossils B. Analogous organs C. Homologous organs D. Phototropism

Q13: Who proposed the concept of "use and disuse" of organs?

A. Darwin B. Mendel C. Lamarck D. Weismann

Q14: Genetic drift operates in:

A. Large populations B. Stable populations C. Small populations D. Constant environments

Q15: Which factor is not part of modern synthetic theory?

A. Gene flow B. Mutation C. Natural selection D. Acquired traits

Q16: Vestigial organs provide evidence for:

A. Genetic engineering B. Artificial selection C. Organic evolution D. Speciation

Q17: Adaptive radiation was first observed in:

A. Homo sapiens B. Darwin’s finches C. Mosses D. Reptiles

Q18: Fossils found in deeper layers are generally:

A. Younger B. Radioactive C. Older D. Incomplete

Q19: Which organ is vestigial in humans?

A. Liver B. Appendix C. Heart D. Lungs

Q20: The study of fossils is called:

A. Genetics B. Paleontology C. Taxonomy D. Anthropology