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Question
The theory of evolution of species by natural selection was given by
Options
Mendel
Darwin
Morgan
Lamarck
Solution
Darwin
Explanation -
Charles Darwin formulated the theory of evolution of species by natural selection based on his observations on the variety of life during his sea voyage to islands.
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