Question

Match the type of adaptation given in List-I with their examples given in List-II. Select the option showing correct combination

List-I (Types of adaptation)		List-II (Examples)
1	Biochemical adaptation	p	Desert lizards
2	Behavioural adaptation	q	Deep sea fishes
3	Physiological adaptation	r	Opuntia
4	Morphological adaptation	s	Kangaroo rats

• A. 1-q, 2-r, 3-s, 4-p
• B. 1-p, 2-q, 3-r, 4-s
• C. 1-q, 2-p, 3-s, 4-r
• D. 1-s, 2-r, 3-q, 4-p

Hint:

Adaptations enable organisms to thrive in diverse environmental conditions.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Matching adaptations with examples:

1. Biochemical adaptation - q. Deep sea fishes: Produce antifreeze proteins to survive cold depths.

2. Behavioral adaptation - p. Desert lizards: Bask in sun to regulate body temperature.

3. Physiological adaptation - s. Kangaroo rats: Concentrated urine minimizes water loss.

4. Morphological adaptation - r. Opuntia: Spines (modified leaves) reduce water loss.

The correct matching is: (C) 1-q, 2-p, 3-s, 4-r

Other options are incorrect because: - (A) Mismatches behavioral and morphological adaptations - (B) Incorrectly links all adaptation types - (D) Reverses physiological and biochemical examples

Answer 2

Biochemical adaptation: This involves changes at the molecular level, such as enzyme adaptations in organisms to survive extreme conditions. For example, desert lizards have enzymes suited to high temperatures.

1 - q (Deep sea fishes).

Behavioral adaptation: Changes in the behavior of organisms to survive in their environment, such as migration patterns or nocturnal activity.

2 - p (Desert lizards).

Physiological adaptation: Changes in an organism’s internal processes, such as cacti storing water.

3 - r (Opuntia).

Morphological adaptation: Physical changes in the structure of an organism to help it survive, such as kangaroo rats evolving to conserve water in deserts.

4 - s (Kangaroo rats).

Thus, the correct matching is 1 - q, 2 - p, 3 - r, 4 - s, which corresponds to Option (C).