Consider statements about evolution: 1. The fossil record provides evidence for evolution. 2. Embryological similarities support common ancestry. 3. Biogeography shows species distribution is random. Which are correct? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Consider statements about evolution: 1. The fossil record provides evidence for evolution. 2. Embryological similarities support common ancestry. 3. Biogeography shows species distribution is random. Which are correct?
A. 2 and 3 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. 1 and 3 only
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The fossil record shows a chronological sequence of life forms, providing direct evidence of evolutionary changes over time. Embryological similarities, such as the presence of pharyngeal slits and a notochord in early vertebrate embryos, support the idea of common ancestry. Biogeography, the study of species distribution, shows that species are not randomly distributed but are related to their geographic origins and evolutionary history. Thus, statements 1 and 2 are correct.

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