AIPMT PRELIMS2007Zoology-Evolution

AIPMT PRELIMS 2007 Zoology Adaptive Radiation MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

The finches of Galapagos islands provide an evidence in favour of

A

evolution due to mutation

B

retrogressive evolution

C

biogeographical evolution

D

special creation

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

The diversity of finch species on the Galapagos Islands is an example of adaptive radiation, supporting the theory of biogeographical evolution.

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