Statement I: | In England, during the Industrial Revolution, the black-colored form of Biston Betularia became dominant over the light-colored form of moth because of natural selection, the darker forms were selected. |
Statement II: | Prior to the Industrial Revolution, the peppered moths exhibited protective mimicry and the light-colored moths were not noticed by predatory birds due to light-colored lichens on the bark of trees. |
Which of the following refers to correct example(s) of organisms that 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 |
1. (a) and (c)
2. (b), (c) and (d)
3. only (d)
4. only (a)