Industrial melanism is an example of

Defensive adaptation of skin against ultraviolet radiations

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Drug resistance

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Darkening of skin due to smoke from industries

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Protective resemblance with the surrounding

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Solution

The correct option is D Protective resemblance with the surrounding
In this case moths with dark coloured will be selected by nature and hence they will be reproductively successful as compared to moths of light colour. Hence it is an example of protective colouration.

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Assertion(A): Colouration of skin is due to a pigment melanin.

Reason(R): It protects the skin and inner parts from ultraviolet sunrays.

Keratin is the skin pigment that protects it against ultraviolet light.

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