Match List I with List II: List I List II A Founder effect I Single step large mutation B Saltation II More individuals acquire mean character value C Stabilising selection III Original drifted population becomes a new species D Directional selection IV More individuals acquire value other than the mean character value Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Step-by-step solution

Founder effect occurs when a small group of individuals breaks off from a larger population to establish a colony, and the original drifted population becomes a new species. Thus, A matches with III. Saltation was proposed by Hugo de Vries and refers to a single step large mutation that causes speciation. Thus, B matches with I. Stabilising selection is a type of natural selection where more individuals acquire the mean character value, leading to a narrower peak and reduced variation. Thus, C matches with II. Dire