Question

Assertion (A): In the polluted area, Birmingham, black peppered moths were abundant. In the non-polluted area, Dorset, grey forms were abundant.
Reason (R): Natural selection.
Identify the correct option from the following

• (A) and (R) are true. (R) is correct explanation for (A)
• (A) and (R) are true. But (R) is not the correct explanation for (A)
• (A) is true, but (R) is false
• (A) is false, but (R) is true

Hint:

Industrial melanism in moths is a textbook example of natural selection.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

In industrial areas, dark moths had survival advantage due to camouflage on soot-covered trees. In clean areas, lighter-colored moths had better survival. This is a classical case of natural selection in action.