Zoology-Evolution Theories
NEET Zoology Evolution Theories MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Hard-Class 12
Which of the following statements about evolutionary theories is correct?
A
Homologous structures indicate common ancestry and can evolve divergently.
B
Adaptive radiation occurs only in land animals, not in aquatic species.
C
Industrial melanism in moths shows that all species adapt equally to environmental changes.
D
The disappearance of dinosaurs was solely due to climatic changes.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Homologous structures, such as the forelimbs of mammals, demonstrate common ancestry and can evolve divergently to adapt to different environments, as illustrated in the NCERT context.
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