Zoology-Evolution Theories
NEET Zoology Evolution Theories Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Medium-Class 12
Assertion (A): Industrial melanism is an example of natural selection. | Reason (R): The dark-winged moths were more numerous in the post-industrial period because they were less visible to predators against the soot-darkened trees.
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 correct. Industrial melanism demonstrates natural selection as dark-winged moths had a survival advantage due to better camouflage against polluted tree trunks, as detailed in NCERT.
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