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Prelims 2024

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Science & TechnologyBiology and Human PhysiologyEvolution, Classification and Biological DiversityEasy (editorial estimate)
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Cicada · Froghopper · Pond skater · Insects

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2024 · Q21

Prelims 2024, question 21: Evolution, Classification and Biological Diversity

The organisms “Cicada, Froghopper and Pond skater” are:

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Prelims 2019

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Science & TechnologyBiology and Human PhysiologyEvolution, Classification and Biological DiversityEasy (editorial estimate)
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Denisovan hominin · Evolution, Classification and Biological Diversity

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2019 · Q92

Prelims 2019, question 92: Evolution, Classification and Biological Diversity

The word 'Denisovan' is sometimes mentioned in media in reference to

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Prelims 2014

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Science & TechnologyBiology and Human PhysiologyEvolution, Classification and Biological DiversityEasy
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Evolution, Classification and Biological Diversity
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Plate Tectonics and Continental Drift
2014 · Q13

Prelims 2014, question 13: Evolution, Classification and Biological Diversity

Which of the following phenomena might have influenced the evolution of organisms? 1. Continental drift 2. Glacial cycles Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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Science & TechnologyBiology and Human PhysiologyEvolution, Classification and Biological DiversityEasy
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Evolution, Classification and Biological Diversity
2014 · Q74

Prelims 2014, question 74: Evolution, Classification and Biological Diversity

Among the following organisms, which one does not belong to the class of other three?

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Prelims 2013

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Science & TechnologyBiology and Human PhysiologyEvolution, Classification and Biological DiversityEasy
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Evolution, Classification and Biological Diversity
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Species Identification, Ecology and Distribution
2013 · Q10

Prelims 2013, question 10: Evolution, Classification and Biological Diversity

Consider the following animals: 1. Sea cow 2. Sea horse 3. Sea lion Which of the above is/are mammal/mammals?

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