Multiple choice

Which of the following theories was proposed by Curvier?

  1. Mutation Theory

  2. Theory of special creation

  3. Theory of catastrophism

  4. Theory of natural selection
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Explanation

Georges Cuvier proposed the theory of catastrophism, which suggested that catastrophic events (like floods) caused mass extinctions, followed by creation of new species. He opposed evolutionary theory and used fossil evidence to argue for sudden extinctions rather than gradual transformation.

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