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Industrial melanism as observed in peppered moth proves that

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Important Questions on Evolution

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Which one of the following is incorrect about the characteristics of protobionts (coacervates) as envisaged in the abiogenic origin of life?
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In the case of peppered moth (Biston betularia), the black-coloured form became dominant over light-coloured form in England during industrial revolution. This is an example of:
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The most apparent change during the evolutionary history of Homo sapiens is traced in
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Given below are four statements (A-D) each with one or two blanks. Select the option which correctly fills up the blanks in two statements.

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(A) Wings of butterfly and birds look alike and result of _____ (i) _____ evolution.

(B) Miller showed that CH4, H2, NHand _____ (i) _____, when exposed to electric dischargein a flask resulted in formation of _____ (i) _____.

(C) Vermiform appendix is a _____ (i) _____ organ and an _____ (i) _____ evidence of evolution.

(D) According to Darwin, evolution took place due to _____ (i) _____, and _____ (ii) _____ of the fittest.

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What was the most significant trend in evolution of modern man (Homo sapiens) from his ancestors?
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Evolution of different species in a given area starting from a point and spreading to other geographical areas is known as:
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What was the most significant trend in the evolution of modern man (Homo sapiens) from his ancestors?