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The naturalist Charles Darwin was inspired to write "Origin of Species" when the ship in which he was travelling reached :

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Hawaii islands
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Galapagos islands
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Antartica
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Great Barrier Reef
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Solution

The correct option is B Galapagos islands
  • Darwin reached the Galapagos islands on HMS Beage while travelling which is of historic importance.
  • During his visit to the islands, Darwin noted that the unique creatures were similar from island to island, but perfectly adapted to their environments which led him to ponder the origin of the islands' inhabitants.
  • So, Darwin's visit to the Galapagos Islands had a resounding impact on the formation of his Theory of Natural Selection.
Hence, the correct option is 'Galapagos islands'.

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