NEET Zoology Natural Selection Match the Following Question
Match Column-I with Column-II.
Column-I Column-II (a) Darwin's theory of evolution (i) Occurs over generations (b) Giraffe neck elongation (ii) Acquired traits are inherited (c) Natural selection process (iii) Survival of the fittest (d) Example of convergent evolution (iv) Similar adaptations in different species
Choose the correct matching:
a-i, b-ii, c-iii, d-iv
a-ii, b-i, c-iv, d-iii
a-iii, b-iv, c-i, d-ii
a-iv, b-iii, c-ii, d-i
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Darwin's theory emphasizes natural selection as a process that occurs over generations (i). Giraffes elongated their necks to reach leaves, which is a misconception that acquired traits are inherited (ii), but the correct pairing is (i). The essence of natural selection is often summarized by the phrase 'survival of the fittest' (iii). Convergent evolution refers to similar adaptations in different species (iv).
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