Q. Which of the following refer to correct example(s) of organisms which have evolved due to changes in environment brought about by anthropogenic action ? (a) Darwin's Finches of Galapagos islands. (b) Herbicide resistant weeds. (c) Drug resistant eukaryotes. (d) Man-created breeds of domesticated animals like dogs.
A) (a) and (c)
B) (b), (c) and (d)
C) only (d)
D) only (a)
Explanation
[Solution] Herbicide-resistant weeds, drug-resistant eukaryotes and dog breeds all result from human action; Darwin's finches arose by natural adaptive radiation. Answer (2).
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