AIPMT PRELIMS2008Zoology-Evolution
AIPMT PRELIMS 2008 Zoology Population Genetics MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
What is true about the isolated small tribal populations?
A
Wrestlers who develop strong body muscles in their life time pass their character on to their progeny
B
There is no change in population size as they have a large gene pool
C
There is a decline in population as boys marry girls only from their own tribe
D
Hereditary disease like colour-blindness do not spread in the isolated population
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
In isolated populations, genetic diversity is limited, and cultural practices such as marrying within the tribe can lead to a decline in population size.
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