Match List - I with List - II. List - I: (a) Adaptive radiation, (b) Convergent evolution, (c) Divergent evolution, (d) Evolution by anthropogenic action. List - II: (i) Selection of resistant varieties due to excessive use of herbicides and pesticides, (ii) Bones of forelimbs in Man and Whale, (iii) Wings of Butterfly and Bird, (iv) Darwin Finches. Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
(a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)
(a)-(iii), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iv)
(a)-(ii), (b)-(i), (c)-(iv), (d)-(iii)
(a)-(i), (b)-(iv), (c)-(iii), (d)-(ii)
Adaptive radiation is the process of evolution of different species in a given geographical area starting from a point and literally radiating to other areas of geography, for example: Darwin's finches. Analogous organs which are not anatomically similar structures though they perform similar functions, are a result of convergent evolution, for example: Wings of butterfly and of birds. Homologous organs which are anatomically similar structures but perform different functions according to their needs, are a result of divergent evolution, for example: Bones of forelimbs in man and whale. Evolution by anthropogenic action means evolution due to human interference, for example: Antibiotic resistant microbes, herbicides resistant varieties and pesticide resistant varieties.
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