genetics, evolution of life & ecological biodiversity - Category wise Question and Answer Practice Test with Solutions

Question : 11 [BPSC (Pre) 1999]

Who explained first the evolution of life?

a) Charles Darwin

b) Newton

c) Einstein

d) Lamarck

Question : 12 [BPSC (Pre) 1994]

The main factor of evolution is

a) Vaginal birth

b) Mutation

c) Achieved quality

d) Natural selection

Question : 13 [CDS]

The branches of this tree root themselves like new trees over a large area. The roots then give rise to more trunks and branches. Because of this characteristic and its longevity, this tree is considered immortal and is an integral part of the myths and legends of India. Which tree is this?

a) Tamarind(Imli)

b) Banyan

c) Neem

d) Peepal

Question : 14

Which one of the following statements about viruses is correct?

a) Viruses are facultative parasites.

b) Viruses possess their own metabolic system.

c) Viruses contain either DNA or RNA.

d) Viruses are readily killed by antibiotics.

Question : 15

Who proposed that the first form of life come from preexisting non- living molecules?

a) Darwin and Lamarck

b) Oparin and Haldane

c) de Vries and Haldane

d) Louis Pasteur and Miller