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The mechanism of origin of variations was first suggested by

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Lamarck

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Darwin

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De Vries

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Mendel

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The correct option is C De Vries
Variation was first explained by Hugo De Vries in 1901 while studying evening primrose species. He suggested that species are not formed by continuous changes but with sudden changes called mutation. Thus, the correct answer is 'De Vries.'

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