CDS 2026 (I) General Knowledge, question 6

Topic: Biology

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Q6

A world chess champion has curly hair, attached earlobes and freckles. Which one of the following traits is not likely to be passed on to his/her offsprings ?

  1. (a) Chess skillsCorrect answer
  2. (b) Curly hair
  3. (c) Attached earlobes
  4. (d) Freckles

Solution.

Answer: (a) Chess skills

  1. Chess skill is learned through study and practice, so it is an acquired trait and is not inherited.
  2. Curly hair, attached earlobes and freckles are physical traits controlled by genes, so they can be passed on.