Question

In England before the industrialization set in, it was observed that there were winged moths on the trees. However after industrialization, there were more melanised moths in the same area. This is an example of

• A. Evolution by anthropogenic action
• B. Environmental pollution due to industrial pollutants
• C. Natural selection
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above

Due to industrialization, the air pollution increased and lichens growth is declined so the black colored moths are well camouflaged themselves into the bark of trees that are covered by the industrial pollution and reproduce but white peppered moths are visible and more visible to predators so naturally declined. This is caused as humans evolve themselves but that increases the pollution and leads to a directional natural selection of moths.

So, the correct option is D.