Zoology-Origin of Life

NEET Zoology Origin of Life MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-diagram based-Easy-Class 12

Consider a diagram showing the transformation of tree trunk colors from light to dark during the industrial revolution. Which moth variant had a higher chance of survival on the darkened tree trunks?

Question diagram
A

Dark-winged moth

B

White-winged moth

C

Spotted-winged moth

D

Striped-winged moth

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

During the post-industrialization period, tree trunks became dark due to soot, and dark-winged moths had a camouflage advantage, increasing their survival rate.

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