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    "Theory of Natural selection" was proposed by -
    Question

    "Theory of Natural selection" was proposed by -

    A.

    Charles Huxley

    B.

    Charles Darwin

    C.

    Erasmus Darwin

    D.

    Morgan

    Correct option is B

    The correct answer is (b) Charles Darwin.
    · Charles Darwin proposed the Theory of Natural Selection in his groundbreaking work, "On the Origin of Species" published in 1859. This theory explains how species evolve over time through the survival and reproduction of organisms best suited to their environments.
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    · Charles Huxley: Known as "Darwin’s Bulldog" for his advocacy of Darwin’s theory, but he did not propose the theory himself.
    · Erasmus Darwin: Charles Darwin’s grandfather, who speculated about evolutionary ideas but did not formalize a theory of natural selection.
    · Morgan: Known for his work in genetics, particularly with fruit flies, but not related to natural selection.

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