Question

The theory of evolution of species by natural selection was given by ____.
1. Jagdish Chandra Bose
2. Mendel
3. Morgan
4. Darwin

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Darwin

The correct answer is Darwin.

• The theory of evolution of species by natural selection was given by Darwin.
• Darwin conducted a sea voyage in a sailing ship called H.M.S Beagle as a part of his experiments on the theory of evolution.
• Charles Darwin concluded that existing living forms share similarities to varying degrees not only among themselves but also with life forms that existed millions of years ago
• Darwin's theory of natural selection is popularly known as 'Darwinism'.
• The evolution by natural selection, in a true sense, would have started when cellular forms of life with differences in metabolic capability originated on earth.
• Darwin went to the Galapagos Islands during his journey.
• Branching descent and natural selection are the two key concepts of Darwinian Theory of Evolution
• The process of evolution of different species in a given geographical area starting from a point and literally radiating to other areas of geography (habitats) is called adaptive radiation.
• Darwin’s finches represent one of the best examples of adaptive radiation.

 

• Jagdish Chandra Bose is the inventor of the crescograph.
• Greger Mendel is the father of genetics.
• T H Morgan is the father of modern genetics.