NEETZoologyEvolution
Match List-I with List-II. List-I List-II (A) Adaptive radiation (I) Herbicide resistant weeds (B) Convergent evolution (II) Single step large mutation (C) Evolution by anthropogenic action (III) Lemur and Spotted cuscus (D) Saltation (IV) Australian marsupials Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Options
- A(A)-(IV), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(III)
- B(A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)
- C(A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)
- D(A)-(II), (B)-(III), (C)-(I), (D)-(IV)
Correct answer
B. (A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)
Step-by-step solution
Adaptive radiation is the process of evolution of different species in a given geographical area starting from a point and radiating to other habitats. A classic example is the evolution of Australian marsupials. Convergent evolution can be seen when more than one adaptive radiation occurs in an isolated geographical area. Placental mammals (like the Lemur) and Australian marsupials (like the Spotted cuscus) evolved similar forms due to this process. Evolution by anthropogenic action is driven by human activities,