Evolution

Given below are some stages of human evolution. Arrange them in correct sequence. (Past to Recent) Choose the correct sequence of human evolution from the options given below:

1. D-A-C-B
2. B-A-D-C
3. C-B-D-A
4. A-D-C-B

Which one of the following factors will not affect the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium?

1. Genetic recombination
2. Genetic drift
3. Gene migration
4. Constant gene pool

Match List I with List II: Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

1. A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV
2. A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
3. A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III
4. A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II

Match List-I with List-II : Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

1. A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
2. A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I
3. A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
4. A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I

Which evolutionary phenomenon is depicted by the sketch given in figure? [Figure]

1. Artificial selection
2. Genetic drift
3. Convergent evolution
4. Adaptive radiation

Match List-I with List-II with respect to convergent evolution: Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
2. A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
3. A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
4. A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I

Match List I with List II: Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
2. A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I
3. A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
4. A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II

What is the correct order (old to recent) of periods in Paleozoic era?

1. Silurian, Devonian, Permian, Carboniferous
2. Silurian, Devonian, Carboniferous, Permian
3. Permian, Devonian, Silurian, Carboniferous
4. Silurian, Carboniferous, Permian, Devonian

Select the correct group/set of Australian Marsupials exhibiting adaptive radiation.

1. Numbat, Spotted cuscus, Flying phalanger
2. Mole, Flying squirrel, Tasmanian tiger cat
3. Lemur, Anteater, Wolf
4. Tasmanian wolf, Bobcat, Marsupial mole

Natural selection where more individuals acquire specific character value other than the mean character value, leads to

1. Stabilising change
2. Directional change
3. Disruptive change
4. Random change