NEET2026BiologyChapterActual
Match List I with List II: List I List II A Convergent evolution 1 Herbicide resistant weeds B Divergent evolution 2 Australian marsupials C Anthropogenic action 3 Sweet potato and potato D Adaptive radiation 4 Thorns of Bougainvillea and tendrils of Cucurbita Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Options
- AA-4, B-3, C-1, D-2
- BA-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
- CA-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
- DA-4, B-3, C-2, D-1
Correct answer
B. A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
Step-by-step solution
Sweet potato (root modification) and potato (stem modification) are analogous organs, which are a result of convergent evolution. Thus, A matches with 3. Thorns of Bougainvillea and tendrils of Cucurbita are homologous organs (both are modified axillary buds), which are a result of divergent evolution. Thus, B matches with 4. Herbicide resistant weeds have evolved due to the excessive use of herbicides by humans, which is an example of evolution by anthropogenic action. Thus, C matches with 1. Australian marsupials