Match List I with List II List I List II A Plesiomorphy I A derived trait in an evolutionary series B Symplesiomorphy II Possession of derived traits by a group of taxa C Synapomorphy III An ancestral or primitive trait/character D Apomorphy IV A group of taxa sharing a primitive trait Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Match List I with List II  List I   List II  A Plesiomorphy I A derived trait in an evolutionary series  B Symplesiomorphy  II Possession of derived traits by a group of taxa  C  Synapomorphy III  An ancestral or primitive trait/character  D Apomorphy  IV A group of taxa sharing a primitive trait Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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(A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(II), (D)-(1)

	List-I		List-II
A	Rhizopus	I	Mushroom
B	Ustilago	II	Smut fungus
C	Puccinia	III	Bread mould
D	Agaricus	IV	Rust fungus

The Correct Option is B

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	List I		List II
A	Plesiomorphy	I	A derived trait in an evolutionary series
B	Symplesiomorphy	II	Possession of derived traits by a group of taxa
C	Synapomorphy	III	An ancestral or primitive trait/character
D	Apomorphy	IV	A group of taxa sharing a primitive trait