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Q. No.Industrial melanism is a phenomenon that is best demonstrated as
| 1. | Directional selection |
| 2. | Pollution generated mutation |
| 3. | Protective mimicry |
| 4. | Defensive adaptation against UV radiations |
Subtopic: Â Genetic Basis of Adaptation |
 66%
Level 2: 60%+
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Which of the following conclusions is from industrial melanism?
| 1. | Camouflage causes the white moths to get caught by predators more even in rural areas during industrialisation. |
| 2. | During industrialisation, white variant of moths got wiped out completely in urban areas. |
| 3. | During industrialisation, lichen will increase in number. |
| 4. | In a mixed population, those that can better adapt, survive and increase in population size. |
Subtopic: Â Genetic Basis of Adaptation |
 64%
Level 2: 60%+
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The selecting agent in industrial melanism was:
| 1. | humans | 2. | toxins from smoke |
| 3. | birds | 4. | tree bark |
Subtopic: Â Genetic Basis of Adaptation |
Level 3: 35%-60%
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