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Genetic variation is the cornerstone of evolution, without which there can be no natural selection, and so a low genetic diversity decreases the ability of a species to survive and reproduce, explains lead author Yoshan Moodley, Professor at the Department of Zoology, University of Venda in South Africa.

Two centuries ago, the black rhinoceros – which roamed much of sub Saharan Africa – had 64 different genetic lineages; but today only 20 of these lineages remain, says the paper. The species is now restricted to five countries, South Africa, Namibia, Kenya, Zimbabwe and Tanzania. Genetically unique populations that once existed in Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia, Mozambique, Malawi and Angola have disappeared. The origins of the 'genetic erosion' coincided with colonial rule in Africa and the popularity of big game hunting. From the second half of the 20th century, however, poaching for horns has dramatically depleted their population and genetic diversity, especially in Kenya and Tanzania.

What is important for evolution?

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.

P: The English developed transport and communication on modern lines.
Q: They established the first printing press and newspaper in India.
R: One of the most beneficial results of the British rule was the modernization of India.
S: The Press further developed later to inform and educate the masses about the British exploitation of India.

Which sector of Indian Economy contributes largest to the Gross National Product 

Who had founded the first women's university in india?

Who of the following kings was ardent follower of Jainism

Who was/were the 10th century composer(s) of the Nalayira Divya Prabandham?

Which of the following pairs of Indian State and tribal population are correct?

A. Madhya Pradesh : Largest tribal population

B. Mizoram : Highest percentage of tribal population out of the total population of the State

C. Chhattisgarh : Second largest tribal population after Madhya Pradesh

D. Arunachal Pradesh : Second highest percentage of tribal population out of the total population of the State after Mizoram

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Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.

Our biological knowledge of even some of the commonest animals is (embarrassed) slight and it is here that zoos can be of inestimable value in amassing information.