Origin and Evolution of life Quiz-14
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Q1. Primitive man was originated during
Solution
Australopithecus(first ape-man) lived from 4 to 1.5 million years ago in cave during Pleistocene period. It was erect posture, omnivorous and have cranial capacity of 500-700 cc.
Australopithecus(first ape-man) lived from 4 to 1.5 million years ago in cave during Pleistocene period. It was erect posture, omnivorous and have cranial capacity of 500-700 cc.
Q2. Lamarck’s theory of evolution is also known as
Solution
Lamarck’s theory (theory of acquired characters). Lakarckism includes the four main factors (i) Internal Vital Force All the living things and their component parts are continually increased due to the internal vital force (ii) Effect of Environment and New Needs Environment influences all the type of organisms. Any changes in environment brings about changes in organisms. It gives rise to the new needs of organisms (iii) Use and Disuse of Organs If an organ is constantly used it would be better developed whereas disuse of organ results in its degeneration (iv) Inheritance of Acquired Characters Whatever an individual acquires (to possess) characters in its life time due to internal vital forces effect of environment, new needs and use and disuse of organs, they are inherited (transmitted) to the next generations. After several generations, the variations are accumulated upto such extent that they give rise to new species Objection in Lamarck Theory (i) Boring of pinna (external ear) and nose of women is never inherited to the next generations (ii) The wrestler’s powerful muscles are not transmitted to the offspring (iii) European ladies wear tight waist garments in order to keep their waist slender but their off spring at the time of birth have normal waists (iv) Chinese women used to wear irons shoes in order to have small feet, but their children at the time of birth have always normal feet
Lamarck’s theory (theory of acquired characters). Lakarckism includes the four main factors (i) Internal Vital Force All the living things and their component parts are continually increased due to the internal vital force (ii) Effect of Environment and New Needs Environment influences all the type of organisms. Any changes in environment brings about changes in organisms. It gives rise to the new needs of organisms (iii) Use and Disuse of Organs If an organ is constantly used it would be better developed whereas disuse of organ results in its degeneration (iv) Inheritance of Acquired Characters Whatever an individual acquires (to possess) characters in its life time due to internal vital forces effect of environment, new needs and use and disuse of organs, they are inherited (transmitted) to the next generations. After several generations, the variations are accumulated upto such extent that they give rise to new species Objection in Lamarck Theory (i) Boring of pinna (external ear) and nose of women is never inherited to the next generations (ii) The wrestler’s powerful muscles are not transmitted to the offspring (iii) European ladies wear tight waist garments in order to keep their waist slender but their off spring at the time of birth have normal waists (iv) Chinese women used to wear irons shoes in order to have small feet, but their children at the time of birth have always normal feet
Q3. Homo sapiens were arose in
Solution
Homo sapiens arose in Africa and moved across continents and developed into deistinct races. During ice-age between 7,000-10,000 years ago, modern Homo sapiens arose. Pre-historic cave art developed about 18,000 years ago. Agriculture came around 10,000 years back and human settlements started
Homo sapiens arose in Africa and moved across continents and developed into deistinct races. During ice-age between 7,000-10,000 years ago, modern Homo sapiens arose. Pre-historic cave art developed about 18,000 years ago. Agriculture came around 10,000 years back and human settlements started
Q4. Ancestor of man, who first stood erect, was
Solution
Australopithecusare considered as connecting link between ape and man. They were the ancestors of man, who first stood erect. Their cranial capacity was 300-500 cc.
Australopithecusare considered as connecting link between ape and man. They were the ancestors of man, who first stood erect. Their cranial capacity was 300-500 cc.
Q5.Saltation stands for
Solution
Single step large mutation. Hugo de Vries believed that mutation causes evolution and not the minor heritable variations, which was mentioned by Darwin Mutation are random and directionless, while Darwin’s variations are small and directional Term ‘saltation’ is also called single step large mutation, which leads to new specks
Single step large mutation. Hugo de Vries believed that mutation causes evolution and not the minor heritable variations, which was mentioned by Darwin Mutation are random and directionless, while Darwin’s variations are small and directional Term ‘saltation’ is also called single step large mutation, which leads to new specks
Q6. First mammal occurred in which era/period?
Solution
The Triassic period of Mesozoic era, the primitive amphibians became extinct some of the reptilian group returned to sea-life and some invaded air. Another important event which took place late in Triassic period was the first appearance of mammals, which retained egg laying habit.The Triassic period of Mesozoic era, the primitive amphibians became extinct some of the reptilian group returned to sea-life and some invaded air. Another important event which took place late in Triassic period was the first appearance of mammals, which retained egg laying habit.
The Triassic period of Mesozoic era, the primitive amphibians became extinct some of the reptilian group returned to sea-life and some invaded air. Another important event which took place late in Triassic period was the first appearance of mammals, which retained egg laying habit.The Triassic period of Mesozoic era, the primitive amphibians became extinct some of the reptilian group returned to sea-life and some invaded air. Another important event which took place late in Triassic period was the first appearance of mammals, which retained egg laying habit.
Q7.When and who wrote the book. The origin of species?
Solution
In 1859, Darwin published his observations and conclusion under the name ‘origin of species’. Darwin’s book became very popular and it had changed people’s thinking about organic evolution
In 1859, Darwin published his observations and conclusion under the name ‘origin of species’. Darwin’s book became very popular and it had changed people’s thinking about organic evolution
Q8.Evolutionary history of an organism is known as
Solution
Descent with modification is the main theme of evolution
Descent with modification is the main theme of evolution
Q9.Identify the phenomenon in which a new set of population is formed the set of existing population due to the excessive change in the allele frequency
Solution
Founder Effect Sometime the change in allele frequency is so different in the new sample of population that they become a different species. The original drifted population becomes founders and the effect is called founder effect. Generally, this effects operates when a population drifted to the new geographical area permanently
Founder Effect Sometime the change in allele frequency is so different in the new sample of population that they become a different species. The original drifted population becomes founders and the effect is called founder effect. Generally, this effects operates when a population drifted to the new geographical area permanently
Q10. The diagram below represents a section of undisturbed layers of sedimentary rock in New York State and shows the location of fossils of several closely related species.
According to currently accepted evolutionary theory, which is the most probable assumption about species A,B and C? 
Solution
Species A is the most recent species because it is located on the top. As time goes on, debris falls on the ground covering these organisms, turning them into fossils. Further we go down, older all the fossils
Species A is the most recent species because it is located on the top. As time goes on, debris falls on the ground covering these organisms, turning them into fossils. Further we go down, older all the fossils
