Explore topic-wise MCQs in Biology.

This section includes 10 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Biology knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

The local population of a particular area is known by a term called ______

A. Locals
B. Race
C. Villagers
D. Demes
Answer» E.
2.

The process of formation of one or more new species from an existing species is called ______

A. Speciation
B. Saltation
C. Mutation
D. Radiation
Answer» B. Saltation
3.

Which is the most accepted concept of species?

A. Biological species concept
B. Evolutionary species concept
C. Polytypic species concept
D. Typological species concept
Answer» E.
4.

Who proposed the Evolutionary species concept?

A. Hugo de Vries
B. Charles Robert Darwin
C. George Gaylord Simpson
D. Gregor Johann Mendel
Answer» D. Gregor Johann Mendel
5.

Mutation theory couldn t explain _______

A. development of mimicry
B. saltation
C. variations
D. chromosomes of flowers
Answer» B. saltation
6.

Which of the following point favor mutation theory?

A. Mutations are not very common
B. Mutations are mostly recessive
C. Mutation give rise to new varieties
D. Evening primrose is not a normal plant
Answer» D. Evening primrose is not a normal plant
7.

Mutations are small and directional whereas Darwinism variations are random and directionless.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
8.

_______ is termed as single-step large mutation.

A. Separation
B. Saltation
C. Anti mutation
D. Infinite mutation
Answer» C. Anti mutation
9.

Which of the following does not belong to Mutation theory?

A. It can appear in all direction
B. It is the raw material of evolution
C. It appears suddenly
D. It is a continuous process
Answer» E.
10.

Hugo de Vries did an experiment on which plant to prove mutation theory?

A. Evening primrose
B. Morning primrose
C. Night primrose
D. Pea pant
Answer» B. Morning primrose