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Match List-I with List-II regarding convergent evolution. List-I (Placental Mammals) List-II (Australian Marsupials) A. Anteater 1. Spotted cuscus B. Lemur 2. Tasmanian tiger cat C. Bobcat 3. Numbat D. Flying squirrel 4. Flying phalanger Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options

  1. AA-1, B-3, C-4, D-2
  2. BA-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
  3. CA-3, B-1, C-2, D-4
  4. DA-2, B-4, C-1, D-3

Correct answer

C. A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4

Step-by-step solution

According to NCERT, convergent evolution is seen when placental mammals in Australia show similarities to corresponding marsupials due to adaptation to similar ecological niches. The correct pairs of placental mammals and their convergently evolved Australian marsupial counterparts are: Anteater (Placental) matches with Numbat (Marsupial). Lemur (Placental) matches with Spotted cuscus (Marsupial). Bobcat (Placental) matches with Tasmanian tiger cat (Marsupial). Flying squirrel (Placental) matches with Flying phalan

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