Select the incorrect statements

$I.$ Natural selection is essential for evolution

$II.$ Natural selection do not include variations

$III.$ Concept of natural selection was given by Hugo de Vries

$IV.$ Mutation is the sudden inheritable change

$V.$ Synthetic theory is also called Neo-Darwinism theory of evolution The correct combination is a

  • A

    $I, II$ and $III$

  • B

    $II, III$ and $IV$

  • C

    $III, IV$ and $V$

  • D

    $II$ and $III$

Similar Questions

Given below are four statements $(A-­D)$ each with one or two blanks. Select the option which correctly fills up the blanks in two statements. Statements :

$(A)$ Wings of butterfly and birds look alike andare the results of ___$(i)$___ evolution.

$(B)$ Miller showed that $CH_4 , H_2 , NH_3$ and ___$(i)$___ when exposed to electric discharge in a flaskresulted in formation of ___$(ii)$___ .

$(C)$ Vermiform appendix is a ___$(i)$___ organ and an ___$(ii)$___ evidence of evolution.

$(D)$ According to Darwin evolution took placedue to ___$(i)$___ and ___$(ii)$___ of the fittest.

  • [AIPMT 2010]

Assertion : Natural selection is the outcome of difference in survival and reproduction among individuals that show variation in one or more traits.

Reason : Adaptive forms of a given trait tend to become more common; less adaptive ones become less common or disappear.

  • [AIIMS 2004]

Which of the following refer to correct example(s) of organisms which have evolved due to changes in environment brought about by anthropogentc 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.

  • [NEET 2020]

Definitions / Explanation : Evolution & Theory of species creation
 

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