According to Herbert Spencer, what are considered the ultimate ends of biological evolution?

D. Self-preservation and race-preservation

A. Survival of the fittest and inheritance

B. Natural selection and mutation

D. Self-preservation and race-preservation

C. An eater of both plants and flesh

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191.
Which animal is known as Ship of the Desert?
Correct Answer: B. Camel
One-liner
The camel is known as the "Ship of the Desert" because of its ability to travel long distances across sandy deserts carrying heavy loads.
192.
Albatross is a ----- bird.
Correct Answer: D. Sea
One-liner
The albatross is a sea bird, spending most of its life gliding over oceans.
193.
Locust are called
Correct Answer: D. Monophagous
One-liner
Locusts are called monophagous because they feed on a single type of food (grasses and vegetation).
194.
According to Herbert Spencer, what are considered the ultimate ends of biological evolution?
Correct Answer: D. Self-preservation and race-preservation
One-liner
According to Herbert Spencer, the ultimate ends of biological evolution are self-preservation and race-preservation.
195.
Past Paper MCQ
Bees visit how many flowers to make 1 pound of honey?
Correct Answer: C. 10 million
One-liner
Bees must visit approximately 10 million flowers to produce just 1 pound of honey.
196.
Past Paper MCQ
What is the name of the fastest animal in the world?
Correct Answer: B. Cheetah
One-liner
The fastest land animal in the world is the Cheetah, capable of reaching speeds up to 110–120 km/h in short bursts.
197.
Which is a carnivore fish?
Correct Answer: A. Khagga
One-liner
<strong>Khagga</strong> is a carnivore fish, while Rohu, Catla, and Silver Carp are herbivorous or planktivorous fish.
198.
Organisms that feed on decaying organic matters are called?
Correct Answer: D. Detritivores
One-liner
Organisms that feed on decaying organic matter are called detritivores.
199.
Past Paper MCQ
Carnivore means _?
Correct Answer: A. An eater of flesh
One-liner
A carnivore is an eater of flesh.
200.
Number of intramuscular bones in herbivore fish are ?
Correct Answer: A. More than carnivore
One-liner
The number of intramuscular bones in herbivore fish is more than carnivore fish.

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