Ecology and Evolution Quiz Quiz

Test your skills in general aptitude and fundamental ecology-evolution concepts with 15 carefully designed medium-difficulty multiple-choice questions. This quiz covers logical reasoning, mathematics, language proficiency, analytical aptitude, and ecological scenario-based reasoning.

1. Q1. Analogous Groups - Missing Word

   Given the sequences: Group-I: Abuse → Insult → Ridicule; Group-II: _____ → Praise → Appreciate. Which word best completes Group-II in decreasing order of intensity?

   1. Espouse
   2. Appropriate
   3. Prize
   4. Extol

2. Q2. Using Correct Tense

   Complete the sentence: 'Had I learnt acting as a child, I ____ a famous film star.'

   1. am going to be
   2. will be
   3. could have been
   4. can be

3. Q3. Musical Notes and Frequency Ratio

   The frequency of each of the 12 musical notes increases by a factor of 12√2 with each note. If the frequency of C is 130.8 Hz, what is the ratio of frequencies of F# to C?

   1. 2
   2. √2
   3. 4√2
   4. √2

4. Q4. Length of Algorithmic Curve

   If the total length of the curve after iteration n is based on the pattern: Iteration 0: 1, Iteration 1: 1/3 (each segment), Iteration 2: 1/9 (each segment), what is the total length of the curve after n iterations?

   1. (5/3)^n/2
   2. (5/3)^(2n)
   3. (5/3)^(n(2n-1))
   4. (5/3)^n

5. Q5. Interpreting an Absolute Value Function

   Which one of the following plots correctly represents the function f(x) = |x|, where x is a real number?

   1. A straight line parallel to x-axis passing through (0,1)
   2. A plot with a 'V' shape at the origin opening upwards
   3. A straight line parallel to y-axis passing through (0,-1)
   4. A plot with a 'U' shape centered at x = 1

6. Q6. Coherent Paragraph Formation

   Choose the most logical order to form a coherent paragraph from the following statements: Q. In the natural world, organisms constantly adapt to their environments; S. Adaptable organisms survive as environments change; R. Adaptation is driven by natural selection; P. Over time, such adaptations may lead to new species.

   1. Q→S→R→P
   2. S→P→R→Q
   3. R→S→Q→P
   4. P→Q→R→S

7. Q7. Conditions for Forming a Triangle from Broken Stick

   A stick one meter long is broken at two points, distances b₁ and b₂ from one end (0 u003C b₁ u003C b₂ u003C 1). Which condition is NOT necessary to ensure the three pieces can form a triangle?

   1. b₁ + b₂ u003C 1
   2. b₁ u003C 0.5
   3. b₂ u003E 0.5
   4. b₂ u003C b₁ + 0.5

8. Q8. Game Elimination Logic

   Eight students are seated for a musical chairs game. After a sequence of rounds where specific students leave as described, who remains after the fourth round?

   1. V, P, T, Q
   2. P, T, Q, S
   3. W, R, Q, V
   4. Q, T, V, W

9. Q9. Medal Count Statement

   Given the medal counts for five nations, which statement is INCORRECT considering their total gold, silver, and bronze awards?

   1. Canada has won twice as many total medals as Japan.
   2. The order of the top two nations will not change even if the list is made on total number of medals won.
   3. USA and Canada together have less than 50% of the medals awarded to the nations in the above table.
   4. France will occupy the third place if the list were made on the basis of total number of medals won.

10. Q10. Consultancy Fee Overhead Calculation

    An employee earns a consulting fee, with overheads: 20% if ≤ ₹5,00,000; else, ₹1,00,000 plus 10% of the excess amount. If the fee is ₹8,00,000, what is the overhead charged?

    1. ₹1,80,000
    2. ₹1,30,000
    3. ₹1,20,000
    4. ₹1,50,000

11. Q11. Logical Deduction: Seating Arrangement

    Six people (A, B, C, D, E, F) are sitting in a row. If D is to the left of C and to the right of B, who could be sitting in the middle if F is at one end?

    1. B
    2. A
    3. E
    4. C

12. Q12. Arithmetic Progression Application

    If the first term of an arithmetic progression is 3 and the common difference is 5, what is the 10th term?

    1. 53
    2. 48
    3. 45
    4. 23

13. Q13. Number Pattern Recognition

    What is the next number in the sequence: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ___?

    1. 36
    2. 42
    3. 40
    4. 38

14. Q14. Vocabulary: Closest Synonym for 'Ephemeral'

    Which of the following is the closest synonym for the word 'ephemeral'?

    1. Temporary
    2. Obsolete
    3. Elaborate
    4. Lasting

15. Q15. Animal Adaptation Example

    A bird species develops a longer beak to extract nectar from deep flowers, demonstrating which evolutionary process?

    1. Natural selection
    2. Mutation
    3. Artificial selection
    4. Genetic drift