Q. Who proposed the theory of evolution in the book On the Origin of Species?
A). Gregor Mendel
B). Jean Baptiste Lamarck
C). Charles Darwin
D). Alfred Wallace
Answer: C). Charles Darwin
Q. On the Origin of Species was published in which year?
A). 1809
B). 1859
C). 1871
D). 1901
Answer: B). 1859
Explanation: Darwin published On the Origin of Species in 24 November 1859.
Q. Which of the following is the correct evolutionary arrangement from earliest to latest?
A). Primate → Hominoids → Hominids → Australopithecus
B). Hominoids → Primate → Hominids → Australopithecus
C). Primate → Hominids → Hominoids → Australopithecus
D). Australopithecus → Hominids → Hominoids → Primate
Answer: A). Primate → Hominoids → Hominids → Australopithecus
Q. Primates are a category of:
A). Mammals
B). Reptiles
C). Birds
D). Amphibians
Answer: A). Mammals
Explanation: Primates belong to the class Mammalia.
Q. Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding hominoids and hominids?
A). Hominids are evolved from hominoids.
B). Hominids have a larger brain size compared to hominoids.
C). Hominoids are quadrupeds but with flexible forelimbs.
D). Hominids lack the ability to walk upright.
Answer: D). Hominids lack the ability to walk upright.
Explanation: A key feature of hominids is bipedalism or upright walking.
Q. Which of the following statements is incorrect about the difference between Australopithecus and Homo?
A). Homo have smaller teeth compared to Australopithecus.
B). Homo had a flatter face compared to Australopithecus..
C). Australopithecus had a more ape-like face compared to Homo.
D). Australopithecus had a larger brain capacity than Homo.
Answer: D). Australopithecus had a larger brain capacity than Homo.
Explanation: Australopithecus had a smaller brain size, while the genus Homo showed a significant increase in brain capacity.
Q. Match the following early humans with their main features.
1. Homo habilis
2. Homo erectus
3. Homo sapiens
A). The wise or thinking man
B). The tool maker
C). The upright man
Options:
A). 1–b, 2–a, 3–c
B). 1–c, 2–b, 3–a
C). 1–a, 2–c, 3–b
D). 1–b, 2–c, 3–a
Answer: D). 1–b, 2–c, 3–a
Q. The Neander Valley is located in which country?
A). France
B). Germany
C). Spain
D). Italy
Answer: B). Germany
Explanation: The Neander Valley is located in Germany, where Neanderthal fossils were first discovered.
Q. Which hominid fossil is among the earliest found in Africa?
A). Homo sapiens
B). Homo erectus
C). Australopithecus
D). Neanderthal
Answer: C). Australopithecus
Q. Which hominid is regarded as modern human?
A). Homo habilis
B). Homo erectus
C). Homo sapiens
D). Australopithecus
Answer: C). Homo sapiens
Q. According to the Regional Continuity Model, modern humans evolved:
A). Only in Africa
B). Only in Europe
C). Simultaneously in different regions
D). Only in Asia
Answer: C). Simultaneously in different regions
Explanation: This model suggests that modern humans evolved independently in different regions from earlier populations.
Q. According to the Replacement Model, modern humans first evolved in:
A). Europe
B). Asia
C). Australia
D). Africa
Answer: D). Africa
Q. Olduvai Gorge, an important prehistoric site, is located in:
A). Kenya
B). Ethiopia
C). Tanzania
D). South Africa
Answer: C). Tanzania
Q. The first evidence of hominoids is found:
A). 3 million years ago
B). 8 million years ago
C). 12 million years ago
D). 24 million years ago
Answer: D). 24 million years ago
Q. The first evidence of Australopithecus is found:
A). 7.8 million years ago
B). 5.6 million years ago
C). 2.3 million years ago
D). 1 million years ago
Answer: B). 5.6 million years ago
Q. The Altamira Cave is located in which country?
A). France
B). Spain
C). Italy
D). Germany
Answer: B). Spain