Multiple choice

The concept of origin of new species through natural selection was proposed by

  1. Darwin

  2. Linnaeus

  3. Mendel

  4. Weisman
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Explanation

Darwin's theory of natural selection explains how species evolve over generations through differential survival and reproduction. Linnaeus focused on taxonomy, Mendel on genetics, and Weismann on germ plasm theory. The correct answer is Darwin as he first proposed natural selection as the mechanism for origin of new species.

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