Class NEET 2026 ALL Q #2053
COMPETENCY BASED
APPLY
4 Marks 2026 NTA-RE-NEET-2026 MCQ SINGLE
Which of the following is not evidence for evolution?
(A) Divergent evolution of anatomical structures such as forelimbs
(B) Convergent evolution of traits like wings of birds and butterflies
(C) Paleontological evidence from fossil records
(D) Embryological support for evolution as proposed by Ernst Heckel
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Step 1: Analyze the options based on Evolutionary Biology

Evolutionary biology relies on various lines of evidence. Option (A) refers to homologous organs (divergent evolution), which is a classic evidence for common ancestry. Option (B) refers to analogous organs (convergent evolution), which demonstrates how different species adapt to similar environments. Option (C) refers to the fossil record, which provides a chronological history of life on Earth.

Step 2: Evaluate the validity of Embryological support

Option (D) refers to the Biogenetic Law proposed by Ernst Haeckel, which stated that ontogeny recapitulates phylogeny. While this was historically significant, it was later disproven by Karl Ernst von Baer. Modern evolutionary biology considers Haeckel's specific embryological theory to be scientifically inaccurate and not a valid evidence for evolution in the contemporary curriculum.

Final Answer: (D) Embryological support for evolution as proposed by Ernst Heckel

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Pedagogical Audit
Bloom's Analysis: This is an APPLY question because the student must apply their knowledge of evolutionary theories to distinguish between valid scientific evidence and historically discredited hypotheses.
Knowledge Dimension: CONCEPTUAL
Justification: The question tests the understanding of the conceptual framework of evolutionary evidence rather than simple rote memorization of facts.
Syllabus Audit: In the context of NEET, this is classified as COMPETENCY. This question requires the student to critically evaluate the status of scientific theories within the NCERT Biology curriculum (Chapter: Evolution).

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