Question

Match List I with List II :

List - I		List – II
A.	Lemur	i.	Flying phalanger
B.	Bobcat	ii.	Numbat
C.	Anteater	iii.	Spotted cuscus
D.	Flying squirrels	iv.	Tasmanian tiger cat

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

• A. A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
• B. A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
• C. А-IV, В-ІІІ, C-II, D-I
• D. A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Convergent evolution involves the independent evolution of similar traits in different species due to similar environmental pressures. The correct matches are:

• A. Lemur - III. Spotted cuscus (both are arboreal mammals with similar adaptations)
• B. Bobcat - IV. Tasmanian tiger cat (both are carnivorous mammals with similar body structure)
• C. Anteater - II. Numbat (both are insectivores with long snouts and tongues)
• D. Flying squirrels - I. Flying phalanger (both are gliding mammals with patagium)

Therefore, the correct option is (1): A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I.