Step 1: Analyze Pair I)
Pair I states: "Taxonomy - Classification".
Taxonomy is the branch of biology concerned with the classification, naming, and identification of organisms. Classification is a core activity within taxonomy. Therefore, this pair is Correct. Step 2: Analyze Pair II)
Pair II states: "Ethology - Environment".
Ethology is the scientific and objective study of animal behavior, usually under natural conditions. While environmental factors can influence behavior, ethology's primary focus is not the environment itself, but the behavior of organisms within their environment. The study of the environment is more broadly covered by ecology or environmental science.
Therefore, this pair is Incorrect. Step 3: Analyze Pair III)
Pair III states: "Genetics - Origin and evolution of life".
Genetics is the study of heredity and variation in living organisms. While genetic principles are fundamental to understanding the mechanisms of evolution, and the origin of life involves the initial formation of genetic material, the broader field directly concerned with the "Origin and evolution of life" is evolutionary biology, which encompasses genetics but also palaeontology, developmental biology, etc. Genetics primarily deals with genes, heredity, and variation. Therefore, this pair is Incorrect as a direct and complete match. Step 4: Analyze Pair IV)
Pair IV states: "Palaeontology - Fossils".
Palaeontology is the scientific study of life that existed prior to, and sometimes including, the start of the Holocene Epoch. It involves the study of fossils to determine organisms' evolution and interactions with each other and their environments. Fossils are the primary evidence used in palaeontology. Therefore, this pair is Correct. Step 5: Identify the correctly matched pairs
Based on the analysis:
Pair I is Correct.
Pair II is Incorrect
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Pair III is Incorrect.
Pair IV is Correct.
The question asks to pick up the correctly matched pairs. The correctly matched pairs are I and IV. Step 6: Choose the correct option
The option that contains both I and IV is (2).
