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प्रश्न
Explain Geographical Isolation
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उत्तर
Geographical isolation (Physical isolation):
- It occurs when an original population is divided into two or more groups by geographical barriers such as rivers, oceans, mountains, glaciers, etc.
- These barriers prevent interbreeding between isolated groups. The separated groups are exposed to different kinds of environmental factors and they acquired new traits by mutations.
- The separated populations develop distinct gene pools and do not interbreed. Thus, new species have been formed by geographical isolation. e.g. Darwin’s Finches.
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Give any ‘two’ factors responsible for genetic variation.
From the visible spectrum of light, which component is reflected by the given leaves?
Match the columns and choose the correct option.
| Column I | Column II | ||
| i. | Ecological isolation | a. | Sexually mature at different times of the year |
| ii. | Ethological isolation | b. | Specific mating behaviours |
| iii. | Mechanical isolation | c. | Difference in structure of mating organs |
| iv. | Seasonal isolation | d. | Same geographic region but separate habitat |
Which of the following phenomena results in genetic recombination?
After the industrial revolution in Great Britain in 1845 which of the following occurred?
Physical isolation is also called ______.
Reproductive isolation does not occur due to ______.
Which statements are TRUE regarding genetic recombination?
- It occurs in asexually and sexually reproducing organisms.
- They occur due to random union of gametes, anaphasic separation of chromosomes, and crossing over.
- New genetic combinations result in variation.
Match the following
| Column A | Column B | ||
| (i) | Dryopithecus | (a) | Java and Peking |
| (ii) | Ramapithecus | (b) | Toung in South Africa |
| (iii) | Australopithecus | (c) | Lake Victoria of Africa |
| (iv) | Homo erectus | (d) | Shivalik hills in India |
Which of the following is a pre-mating mechanism of isolation?
