Evolution — JAMB Biology Past Questions
Evolution is one topic inside the JAMB Biology syllabus, and drilling it on its own is usually faster than revising the whole subject again. Below: which JAMB years have examined it, then real Evolution questions with worked answers.
When JAMB examined Evolution
Evolution questions appear in our bank for the JAMB years below. This is taken from the questions themselves, not from a syllabus outline — so if a year is listed, this topic was genuinely examined that year.
A topic that keeps reappearing is a topic JAMB keeps testing. Newer years matter most, because question style drifts.
Try Evolution questions
Real Biology questions tagged to Evolution. The first is worked through completely so you can see how our explanations read — the rest you can attempt now and check inside the app.
The mutation theory of organic evolution was propounded by:
- A Gregor Mendel
- B Hugo de Vries
- C Jean Lamarck
- D Charles Darwin
Answer: B
Hugo de Vries proposed the mutation theory of evolution in the early 20th century.
Darwin is considered the first scientist who correctly explained the theory of
- A Special creation
- B Use and disuse
- C Spontaneous generation
- D Organic evolution
Answer and full explanation are inside the app.
Check the answerBacteria can synthesize their organic compounds from inorganic substances such as
- A Molybdenum
- B Nitrates
- C Manganese
- D Cobalt
Answer and full explanation are inside the app.
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Evolution in JAMB Biology: common questions
Are Evolution questions free?
Yes. Create a free account and every Biology question tagged to Evolution is available with a worked explanation. Past questions are not paywalled.
Is Evolution really examined?
Yes. Evolution appears in our bank across 6 JAMB years, taken from the questions themselves rather than a syllabus outline.
Can I practise Evolution on its own?
Yes. JambUp lets you filter Biology questions to a single topic, so you can drill Evolution until it stops costing you marks, then move on to the next weak area.