NEET2020ZoologyEvolutionActual
Which of the following refer to correct example(s) of organisms which have evolved due to changes in environment brought about by anthropogenic action? (a) Darwin’s Finches of Galapagos islands. (b) Herbicide resistant weeds. (c) Drug resistant eukaryotes. (d) Man-created breeds of domesticated animals like dogs.
Options
- A(a) and (c)
- B(b), (c) and (d)
- Conly (d)
- Donly (a)
Correct answer
B. (b), (c) and (d)
Step-by-step solution
Anthropogenic action: The evolution of various organisms due to human activities or human interference, it is called evolution due to anthropogenic action. 1. Development of antibiotics or drug resistance varieties. 2. Development of herbicides resistance varieties. 3. Artificial selection. Artificial selection: Artificial selection is the selective breeding of plants or animals for desired traits. It is done artificially by employing various breeding methods and that is why it is called artificial selection. Follo