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Who proposed the theory of 'Inheritance of Acquired Characters'?

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The vermiform appendix in humans is an example of:

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According to Lamarck, the long neck of giraffe evolved due to:

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Industrial melanism in peppered moths demonstrates:

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Which of the following are postulates of Darwin's theory of Natural Selection?

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Overproduction of offspring, Struggle for existence, Natural selection, Survival of the fittest

Darwin's theory includes overproduction of offspring, struggle for existence, natural selection, and survival of the fittest. Inheritance of acquired characters is Lamarck's theory, not Darwin's.

2multiple choice

The cranial capacity of modern man (Homo sapiens sapiens) is approximately:

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1450 cc

Modern man (Homo sapiens sapiens) has a cranial capacity of about 1450 cc. This is much larger than earlier ancestors like Australopithecus (450-600 cc) or Homo habilis (750 cc).

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Which of the following are vestigial organs in humans?

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Vermiform appendix, Wisdom teeth, Coccyx, Muscles of ear pinna

All these are vestigial organs - non-functional remains of organs that were functional in ancestors. Heart is a fully functional organ, not vestigial.

4multiple choice

Who discovered the fossil 'Lucy'?

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Donald Johanson

Donald Johanson discovered the fossil 'Lucy' (Australopithecus) in 1974 from Ethiopia. It represents one of our early human ancestors from about 3.2 million years ago.

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What are the important topics in Evolution for ICSE Class 10 Biology?
Key topics in Evolution include Basic idea of evolution, Lamarckism, Example of Lamarckism: Long neck of giraffe, Vestigial organs. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the ICSE Class 10 board exam.
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There are 41 questions on Evolution. Try the 4-question sample quiz on this page first; each answer shows an explanation when you tap it.

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