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Zoology MCQs and revision practice

Study Zoology through multiple-choice questions in Everyday Science. This subtopic contains 1568 practice questions. Read the wording carefully, compare the options and attempt an answer before checking the solution in learning mode.

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Zoology: questions and answer review

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1291. Permian extinction marked the end of _______?

پرمین معدومیت نے ______ کے اختتام کو نشان زد کیا؟

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Answer: Paleozoic Era

Explanation The Permian extinction , around 155 million years ago , marked the end of the Paleozoic Era. It was the largest mass extinction in Earth's history , wiping out over 90% of marine species.

1292. Horse like hoofed animals originated in _____?

کھروں والے جانوروں جیسے گھوڑے کی ابتدا _____ میں ہوئی ہے؟

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Answer: Eocene epoch

Explanation The earliest horse-like hoofed animals, such as Eohippus (Hyracotherium ). It appeared during the Eocene epoch (about 56–33.9 million years ago). These early horses were small, with multiple toes , later evolving into modern hoofed horses.

1293. Which characteristic best explains the functional advantage of the vertebrate epidermis compared to the invertebrate integument?

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Answer: Presence of keratinized layers reducing water loss

Explanation Vertebrate epidermis has keratin , a waterproof protein. Keratinized layers protect agains t desiccation (water loss) . This adaptation is crucial for life on land. Invertebrates commonly rely on chitin , not keratin.

1294. Contribution an individual makes to the gene pool of the next generation is _____?

اگلی نسل کے جین پول میں ایک فرد کیا حصہ ڈالتا ہے؟

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Answer: Relative fitness

Explanation Relative fitness measures the contribution of an individual to the gene pool of the next generation. It reflects the individual's reproductive success compared to others in the population.

1295. One species lives only in tree holes; another species lives only in streams. What sort of barrier exists between these two species?

ایک نوع صرف درختوں کے سوراخوں میں رہتی ہے۔ دوسری نسل صرف ندیوں میں رہتی ہے۔ ان دو پرجاتیوں کے درمیان کس قسم کی رکاوٹ موجود ہے؟

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Answer: Habitat

Explanation A habitat barrier exists because the two species occupy different environments ( tree holes vs. streams ). This prevents them from interacting and reproducing, leading to reproductive isolation.

1296. Water vascular system in echinoderms used for:

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Answer: Respiration

Explanation Water vascular system in echinoderms used for Respiration *** The Water Vascular system in echinoderms is also used for locomotion, food, and waste transportation. The water vascular system helps in respiration, as the gaseous exchange takes place on the thin wall of feet tubes. The system consists of a central ring canal and radial canals extending along each arm

1297. Mesohyl is found in?

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Answer: Sponges

Explanation Mesohyl is a gelatinous, protein-rich layer found in sponges, acting as a connective tissue b etween their inner and outer layers.

1298. Giraffe exhibit the zoogeographical ______ distribution.

زرافہ زوجیوگرافیکل ______ کی تقسیم کی نمائش کرتا ہے۔

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Answer: Endemic

Explanation Giraffes exhibit endemic distribution , as they are native to and primarily found in sub-Saharan Africa. Their distribution is restricted to specific regions with suitable savanna habitats.

1299. In federal territory how much hectare is covered?

وفاقی علاقے میں کتنے ہیکٹر کا احاطہ کیا گیا ہے؟

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Answer: 7000 ha

Explanation The federal territory covers 7,000 hectares (ha). This includes protected areas managed for biodiversity conservation and other ecological purposes.

1300. Which of these is the smallest unit upon which natural selection directly acts?

ان میں سے سب سے چھوٹی اکائی کون سی ہے جس پر قدرتی انتخاب براہ راست کام کرتا ہے؟

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Answer: Population

Explanation Natural selection directly acts on populations . As they consist of individuals with varying traits that affect survival and reproduction. Over time, advantageous traits become more common in the population , driving evolutionary change.

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