Question

Industrial melanism as observed in
peppered moth proves that :
1) the melanic form of the moth has
no selective advantage over lighter form
in industrial area
2) the lighter form moth has no
selective advantage either in polluted
industrial area or non - polluted area
3) before industrialisation, there were
more dark winged moths on trees than
white winged moths
4) the true black melanic forms arise
by a recurring random mutation

Answer 1

Answer:

After industrialisation, white peppered moth used to sit in the lichen-less tree-bark where it could be easily identified by the predators. But the black peppered moths can easily hide. So the lighter form moth has an advantage in the non-polluted area but the dark moth has the advantage in the polluted area.

The correct option is D.