Evolution Question 52
52. Diversification in plant life appeared [2004]
(a) due to long periods of evolutionary changes
(b) due to abrupt mutations
(c) suddenly on earth
(d) by seed dispersal
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Answer : a
Hints & Solution
(a) According to Darwin gradual accumulation of small variations gives rise to new species. Abrupt mutations do not give rise to new species. Plants arose by gradual adaptation to diverse habitats and not suddenly on earth. Seeded plants are just one group in the plant kingdom.
