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Zoology - Evolution

Practise 127 NEET previous year questions on Evolution, compiled from papers spanning 2002 to 2026. Each question is pulled directly from the actual exam paper it appeared in, so you're practising in the exact style and difficulty NEET tests.

Evolution has been asked in 25 of the 39 years of NEET papers analysed (1988–2026), with 127 questions in all. 48% of them were easy, 43% moderate and 9% tough. Most of its questions came from 2007, with 10 questions that year. In the last three years (2024–2026) it had 19 questions across 13 papers, about 1.5 per paper.

The chapter's 12 topics are not weighted equally: Evidences of Evolution (43 questions, 34%), Modern Theory of Evolution (18 questions, 14%), and Human Evolution (17 questions, 13%) have been asked the most. Evidences of Evolution has also led over the last five years, with 7 questions. Evidences of Evolution has produced the most tough questions (4).

  1. 1Which of the following is not an example of convergent evolution ?2026 (Cancelled)Evidences of Evolution
  2. 2Match List I with List II with respect to chronology of evolution of life forms : List I List II A. About mya I. Jawless fish probably evolv2026 (Cancelled)Geological Timescale
  3. 3Evolution of human appears parallel to the progressive development of brain and language skills. As such, the evolution of individual specie2026 (Cancelled)Human Evolution
  4. 4Adaptive radiation in placental mammals and Australian Marsupials leading to similarity between distant species is an example of __________.2026 (Re-NEET)Evidence for Evolution
  5. 5Given below are two statements : Statement I : Modern Homo sapiens arose in Australia and moved across continents. Statement II : Homo sapie2026 (Re-NEET)Human Evolution- Homo Genus Lineage
  6. 6Which of the following is not evidence for evolution ?2026 (Re-NEET)Evidence for Evolution
  7. 7A population of diploid organisms is at Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium. If the frequency of allele A is , the frequency of AA is __________.2026 (Re-NEET)Mechanisms of Evolution
  8. 8Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R . Assertion A : Forelimbs of human and2026 (Re-NEET)Evidence for Evolution
  9. 9Natural selection can lead to __________. (a) stabilisation (b) genetic drift (c) directional change (d) disruption Choose the correct answe2026 (Re-NEET)Mechanisms of Evolution
  10. 10Sweet potato and potato represent a certain type of evolution. Select the correct combination of terms to explain the evolution.2025Evidences of Evolution
  11. 11Given below are some stages of human evolution. Arrange them in correct sequence. (Past to Recent) A. Homo habilis B. Homo sapiens C. Homo n2024Human Evolution
  12. 12Which one of the following factors will not affect the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium?2024Modern Theory of Evolution
  13. 13The flippers of the Penguins and Dolphins are the example of the2024Evidences of Evolution
  14. 14Match List I with List II: Choose the correct answer from the options given below :2024Geological Timescale
  15. 15Match List-I with List-II: Chose the correct answer from the option given below:2024 (Re-NEET)Modern Theory of Evolution
  16. 16Which evolutionary phenomenon is depicted by the sketch given in figure?2024 (Re-NEET)Theory of Darwin
  17. 17Match List-I with List-II with respect to convergent evolution: {array}{|l|l|l|l|} & List-I & & List-II \\ A. & Lemur & I. & Flying phalange2024 (Re-NEET)Theory of Darwin
  18. 18Match List-I with List-II: {array}{|l|l|l|l|} & List-I & & List-II \\ A. & Living Fossil & I. & Elongated canine teeth \\ B. & Connecting Li2024 (Re-NEET)Evidences of Evolution
  19. 19What is the correct order (old to recent) of periods in Paleozoic era?2024 (Re-NEET)Geological Timescale
  20. 20Select the correct group/set of Australian Marsupials exhibiting adaptive radiation.2023 (All India)Evidences of Evolution
  21. 21Identify the fossil of man who showed the following characteristics. (A) Brain capacity of (B) Used hides to protect their body (C) Buried t2023 (Manipur)Human Evolution
  22. 22Natural selection where more individuals acquire specific character value other than the mean character value, leads to:2022 (Phase 1)Evidences of Evolution
  23. 23Which of the following statements is not true ?2022 (Phase 1)Evidences of Evolution
  24. 24Panspermia, an idea that is still a favourite for some astronomers, means :2022 (Phase 2)The Earth
  25. 25Select the correct statement regarding mutation theory of evolution.2022 (Phase 2)Mutation Theory of Hugo De Vries
  26. 26The factor that leads to Founder effect in population is:2021Modern Theory of Evolution
  27. 27Match List - I with List - II . List - I List - II (a) Adaptive radiation (i) Selection of resistant varieties due to excessive use of herbi2021Evidences of Evolution
  28. 28From his experiments, S.L. Miller produced amino acids by mixing the following in a closed flask2020 (Phase 1)The Earth
  29. 29Embryological support for evolution was disapproved by2020 (Phase 1)Evidences of Evolution
  30. 30Flippers of Penguins and Dolphins are examples of2020 (Phase 1)Evidences of Evolution
  31. 31Which of the following refer to correct example(s) of organisms which have evolved due to changes in environment brought about by anthropoge2020 (Phase 1)Evidences of Evolution
  32. 32Embryological support for evolution was proposed by:2020 (Phase 2)Evidences of Evolution
  33. 33After about how many years of formation of earth, life appeared on this planet?2020 (Phase 2)Origin of Universe and Life
  34. 34The phenomenon of evolution of different species in a given geographical area starting from a point and spreading to other habitats is calle2020 (Phase 2)Evidences of Evolution
  35. 35A Hominid fossil discovered in Java in 1891 , now extinct, having cranial capacity of about 900 cc was:2020 (Phase 2)Human Evolution
  36. 36A gene locus has two alleles A, a. If the frequency of dominant allele A is 0.4, then what will be the frequency of homozygous dominant, het2019 (All India)Modern Theory of Evolution
  37. 37Variations caused by mutation, as proposed by Hugo de Vries, are:2019 (All India)Mutation Theory of Hugo De Vries
  38. 38In a species, the weight of the newborn ranges from 2 to 5 kg. 97% of the newborn with an average weight between 3 and 3.3 kg survive wherea2019 (All India)Modern Theory of Evolution
  39. 39Match the hominids with their correct brain size: Column - I Column - II a Homo habilis i 900 cc b Homo neanderthalensis i i 1350 cc c Homo 2019 (All India)Human Evolution
  40. 40In Australia, marsupials and placental mammals have evolved to share many similar characteristics. This type of evolution may be referred to2019 (Odisha)Evidences of Evolution
  41. 41Which of the following statements is correct about the origin and evolution of men?2019 (Odisha)Human Evolution
  42. 42According to Hugo de Vries, the mechanism of evolution is2018Mutation Theory of Hugo De Vries
  43. 43The similarity of bone structure in the forelimbs of many vertebrates is an example of:2018Evidences of Evolution
  44. 44Which of the following does not show divergent evolution?2018Evidences of Evolution
  45. 45Which of the following represents the order of 'Horse'?2017Human Evolution
  46. 46Artificial selection to obtain cows yielding higher milk output represents2017Evidences of Evolution
  47. 47Which of the following structures is homologous to the wing of a bird?2016 (Phase 1)Evidences of Evolution
  48. 48Following are the two statements regarding the origin of life: (i) The earliest organisms that appeared on the earth were non-green and pres2016 (Phase 1)Origin of Universe and Life
  49. 49Analogous structures are a result of:2016 (Phase 1)Evidences of Evolution
  50. 50Genetic drift2016 (Phase 2)Modern Theory of Evolution

Frequently Asked Questions

1.How many questions are available for Evolution?

This chapter includes 127 questions compiled from NEET papers spanning 2002 to 2026.

2.Are these questions only from NEET, or from other exams too?

These are NEET questions specifically for the Evolution chapter. Questions from other exams like AIIMS or JIPMER are organised separately under their respective exam sections.

3.Is Evolution an important chapter for NEET Zoology?

Evolution has appeared in 25 of the 25 years of NEET papers covered here, with 127 questions across 37 papers - about 3 per paper it appears in.

4.What is the difficulty level of Evolution questions in NEET?

Of the 127 questions analysed for this chapter, 48% are easy, 43% moderate and 9% tough. 2007 had the most, with 10 questions.

5.Which topics in Evolution should I focus on?

These topics have carried the most weightage in Evolution:

  • Evidences of Evolution - 43 questions (34%)
  • Modern Theory of Evolution - 18 questions (14%)
  • Human Evolution - 17 questions (13%)
  • Evidences of Evolution has produced the most tough questions (4).
6.Is Evolution's weightage in NEET going up or down?

Across all 37 papers analysed, Evolution has averaged about 3.4 questions per paper. In the last three years (2024–2026), that average has fallen, at about 1.5 questions per paper. Use the year-wise numbers on this page for the exact trend before you decide how much time to give it.