Question

Consider the following statements relating to evolution and answer the question.

(i) Organisms are products of a history of descent with modification.
(ii) Characteristics acquired by an organism during its lifetime are inherited by its offspring.
(iii) The goal of evolution is to adapt organisms to the environment.
(iv) Evolutionary change is brought about by natural selection.

The theory of evolution presented in Darwin's "The Origin of Species" depended on what combination of these statements?

• A. (i) and (ii)
• B. (i) and (iv)
• C. (ii) and (iv)
• D. (iii) and (iv)

Answer 1

The correct option is B (i) and (iv)

"Origin of Species" is a work of scientific literature by Charles Darwin which throws light on the variations caused during evolution which leads to natural selection for the survival. Evolution brings a remarkable change in the morphology, anatomy and genetics of a living organism which helps them to adjust in a better manner in the environment and coordinate with the fluctuating conditions with time. These changes create variations generation after generation.

Therefore, the correct answer is option B.