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Origin and Evolution of Life — BIOLOGY STD 12 Science — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceBIOLOGYOrigin and Evolution of Life2 Marks
Question
Explain the concept of 'struggle for existence.
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Answer

According to Darwin, individuals multiply in geometric ratio but the space and food remain constant . This leads to competition for getting requirements of life. This competition is called struggle for existence.

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