Zoology-Evidences of Evolution

NEET Zoology Evidences of Evolution Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Easy-Class 12

Assertion (A): Natural selection is a mechanism of evolution that leads to increased reproductive fitness. | Reason (R): Characteristics that enhance survival in natural conditions are selected by nature.

A

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

B

Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C

A is true but R is false.

D

A is false.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Both the assertion and reason are true. Natural selection, as described by Darwin, is a mechanism of evolution where characteristics that enable better survival and reproduction are selected, leading to increased reproductive fitness.

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