Darwin's theory of evolution is primarily based on the concept of: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Darwin's theory of evolution is primarily based on the concept of:
A. Use and disuse of organs
B. Inheritance of acquired characters
C. Natural selection and branching descent
D. Sudden large mutations
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Charles Darwin's theory of evolution, presented in 'On the Origin of Species' (1859), is based on two main concepts: branching descent (all organisms are related through common ancestry) and natural selection (survival of the fittest). Natural selection states that individuals with traits better suited to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce, passing those traits to the next generation.

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Correct Answer: Option D


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Correct Answer: Option B


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