What is adaptive radiation? — Evolution NEET Questions 2026

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MCQ

What distinguishes adaptive radiation from convergent evolution?

A. Both involve similar environments
B. Adaptive radiation results in diversification from a common ancestor, while convergent evolution does not
C. Convergent evolution leads to speciation, while divergent evolution does not
D. Adaptive radiation involves only artificial selection

✅ Correct Answer: B

Adaptive radiation involves divergence from a shared ancestor, whereas convergent evolution occurs in unrelated species.

MCQ

The process where different species evolve from a common ancestor in a geographical area is called

✅ Correct Answer: B

In adaptive radiation, one ancestral species gives rise to multiple species in different habitats.

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MCQ

Darwin observed a great diversity of organisms on

✅ Correct Answer: C

Darwin studied various finch species on these islands, leading to the concept of adaptive radiation.

MCQ

All marsupials in Australia originated from

✅ Correct Answer: D

Australian marsupials represent adaptive radiation from one ancestral stock.

MCQ

How did finch beak variations contribute to adaptive radiation in Galapagos Islands?

✅ Correct Answer: C

Beak variations were adaptive traits that helped finches exploit diverse food sources.

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