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In which year was the theory of natural selection proposed?

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1860
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1858
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1854
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1873
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The correct option is B 1858
In 1858, Charles Darwin proposed the theory of natural selection. He believed that only those organisms which have favourable variations are selected by nature. He deduced the theory based on his observations done on the Galapagos islands.

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