Consider the given two statements:
Assertion (A): Giraffes, in an attempt to forage leaves on tall trees, had to adapt by elongation of their necks.
Reason (R): This elongated neck, an acquired trait, was inherited by their progeny.
 
1. (A) is True but (R) is False
2. (A) is False and (R) is False
3. Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
4. Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
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A population of a species invades a new area. Which of the following condition will lead to adaptive radiation?

1. Area with a large number of habitats having very low food supply
2. Area with a single type of vacant habitat
3. Area with many types of vacant habitats
4. Area with many habitats occupied by a large number of species
Subtopic:  Theory of Evolution & Lamarckism | Concept of Organic Evolution: Evidence |
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