Question

Assertion : Evolution is not a directed process in sense of determinism
Reason : Evolution is a stochastic process based on chance events in nature and chance mutation in the organisms

• A. If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
• B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
• C. If assertion is true but reason is false
• D. If both assertion and reason are false

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Evolution by anthropogenic action, such as excessive use of pesticides and antibiotics may lead to appearance of resistant organisms in a span of months and years, and not centuries. This shows that evolution is not a directed process, it is rather based on chance event and mutations occurring in nature and organisms respectively