Question

The industrial revolution phenomenon demonstrate _____

(a) Gene mutation

(b) Genetic drift

(c) Natural selection

(d) Migration

I got this question in a job interview.

My doubt is from Evidences for Evolution in section Evolution of Biology – Class 12

Answer 1

Right answer is (c) Natural selection

To explain: Due to industrial revolution, the color of the trees varies and the population of white and black moths also varies accordingly. Absence of industries enhanced the population of white moths and reduced the growth of black moths and vice versa. Hence, the species capable of surviving is selected by the nature.