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Founder of 'palaeontology' is

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Birbal Sahni
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Cuvier
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Dickersom
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Darwin
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The correct option is B Cuvier
George Cuvier (1769-1832) is considered as 'Father of Modern Palaeontology'. Cuvier was a major figure in natural sciences research in the early 19th century and was instrumental in establishing the fields of comparative anatomy and paleontology through his work in comparing living animals with fossils.
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