Evolution Question 103

103. Evolution is

[1989]

(a) progressive development of a race

(b) history and development of a race alongwith variations

(c) history of a race

(d) development of a race

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Answer : b

Hints & Solution

(b) The term Evolution was given by Herbert Spencer that is “Descent with modifications”. Evolution helps us to understand the history of life. Evolution is a process in which something changes into a different and usually more complete or better form over time and in response to environment. This results in descendents becoming different from ancestors.