Question
Explain the Darwin’s theory of evolution.
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Answer
Charles Darwin, a biologist suggested two principles in his theory of evolution.
- Theory of survival of the fittest: He said that only those organisms are likely to survive which can best adapt themselves to a changing environment. This is called the theory of survival of the fittest.
- Theory of ‘Natural selection’: If an organism is bom with a new beneficial characteristic and is able to survive, this change is preserved in the next generation. This is called the theory of ‘natural selection’.
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