Charles Darwin proposed the theory of evolution by: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Charles Darwin proposed the theory of evolution by:
A. Natural selection
B. Use and disuse of organs
C. Mutation theory
D. Inheritance of acquired characters
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Charles Darwin, an English naturalist, proposed the theory of evolution by natural selection in his seminal book 'On the Origin of Species' (1859). His theory, based on observations from his voyage on the HMS Beagle (especially the Galapagos finches), states that species evolve over time through the process of natural selection, where individuals with advantageous traits are more likely to survive and reproduce.

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