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Mutations can be brought about by

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Aniline dye
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X-rays
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Auxins
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D.D.T
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Solution

The correct option is B X-rays
The first induced mutations were created by treating Drosophila with X-rays.
X-rays can cause DNA damage and point mutations.

So, the correct answer is 'X-rays'.

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