The first life on earth originated

(a)

in air

(b)

on land

(c)

in water

(d)

on mountain

Which of the following was the contribution of Hugo de Vries?

(a)

Theory of mutation

(b)

Theory of natural Selection

(c)

Theory of inheritance of acquired characters

(d)

Germplasm theory

Fossils are generally found in

(a)

igneous rocks

(b)

metamorphic rocks

(c)

volcanic rocks

(d)

sedimentary rocks

Which period was called “Age of fishes”?

(a)

Permian

(b)

Triassic

(c)

Devonian

(d)

Ordovician

The Neanderthal man had the brain capacity of

(a)

650 – 800cc

(b)

1200cc

(c)

900cc

(d)

1400cc

Explain how mutations, natural selection and genetic drift affect Hardy Weinberg equilibrium.

How did Darwin explain fitness of organisms?

Mention the main objections to Darwinism.

How does Mutation theory of De Vries differ from Lamarck and Darwin’s view in the origin of new species.

Explain stabilizing, directional and disruptive selection with examples

Differentiate between the eating habit and brain size of Australopithecus and Ramapithecus.

How does Neanderthal man differ from the modern man in appearance?

Mention any three similarities found common in Neanderthal man and Homo sapiens.