Why can it be wrong to treat evolution as a straight ladder-like sequence?
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Correct answer: Because evolution involves branching relationships and changes in different directions
The governing concept is branching evolution rather than a linear ladder of progress. Populations that share an ancestor can diverge, adapt to different environments, and form separate lineages. Some lineages continue while others become extinct, and organisms living today are not simply unfinished stages leading toward humans. Therefore option A is correct; the other choices express the misconception that evolution has one goal or lacks variation.
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Because evolution involves branching relationships and changes in different directions
Why is this the correct answer?
The governing concept is branching evolution rather than a linear ladder of progress. Populations that share an ancestor can diverge, adapt to different environments, and form separate lineages. Some lineages continue while others become extinct, and organisms living today are not simply unfinished stages leading toward humans. Therefore option A is correct; the other choices express the misconception that evolution has one goal or lacks variation.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Science question. Chapter: World of Living. Topic: Heredity and Evolution.
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