12 Questions
What distinguishes modern man from other organisms in human evolution?
Brain size and cognitive abilities
What is the primary cause of the dangerous decline in global biodiversity?
Climate change
How many mass extinctions have been recorded in evolutionary history?
Five
What reinforces the fact that human life is dependent on the preservation of diverse ecosystems?
Human participation in nature conservation programs
What is a key argument against promoting genetic engineering according to the text?
It leads to the violation of rights
Which of the following is NOT a part of modern genetic engineering?
X-ray diffraction
Why is gene therapy considered an example of the boons of science for human existence?
It benefits human health
If earth and mars originated similarly, why might there not be organisms on Mars like on Earth?
Lack of suitable atmosphere on Mars
Which category includes humans, chimpanzees, gorillas, orangutans, gibbons, and monkeys?
Anthropoidea
What is a key characteristic of organisms belonging to the group Hominoidea?
Developed brain and freely movable hands
Which of the mentioned hominids is associated with making weapons from stones and bone pieces?
Homo habilis
How are Anthropoidea, Cercopithecoidea, and Hominoidea related to each other in terms of evolutionary proximity to humans?
Hominoidea is closer to humans than Cercopithecoidea
Test your knowledge on the features that differentiate modern man from other organisms in human evolution, and explore the impact of human interference on biodiversity. This quiz is based on Biology - X with a focus on the history of human evolution and its implications on nature.
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