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Age of fossils in the past was generally determined by radio-carbon method and other methods involving radioactive elements found in the rocks. More precise methods, which were used recently and led to the revision of the evolutionary period for different groups of organisms, include
(a)Study of carbohydrates/ proteins in fossils
(b)Study of conditions of fossilization
(c)Electron spin resonance (ESR) and fossil DNA
(d)Study of carbohydrates/proteins in rocks

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Important Questions on Evolution
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Match List with List.
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(a) | Adaptive radiation | (i) | Selection of resistant varieties due to excessive use of herbicides and pesticides |
(b) | Convergent evolution | (ii) | Bones of forelimbs in Man and Whale |
(c) | Divergent evolution | (iii) | Wings of Butterfly and Bird |
(d) | Evolution by anthropogenic action | (iv) | Darwin Finches |

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Statement I: Organs which have similar structure and origin but perform different functions are called analogous organs.
Statement II : The sudden appearance of some vestigial organs in a better developed condition is called atavism
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Which of the following refer to correct example(s) of organisms which have evolved due to changes in environment brought about by anthropogenic 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.

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