The theory of evolution of species by natural selection was given by
(a) Mendel (b) Darwin
(c) Morgan (d) Lamarck
Answer: (b)
Solution:
The theory of evolution of species by natural selection was given by Charles Darwin.
Mendel gave the laws of inheritance of traits. Morgan worked on Drosophila melanogaster and gave concept of linked genes, Lamarck gave the theory of inheritance of acquired characteristics
Therefore, option (b) is correct.