Question

The ‘Origin of Species’ is written by

• A. Linnaeus
• B. Darwin
• C. Hackel
• D. Whittaker

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Darwin

The correct option is B.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. The concept of evolution was proposed by Charles Darwin in his book “On the Origin of Species” in the year 1859.
2. Darwin defined evolution as "descent with modification".
3. It is the idea that species change over time, give rise to new species, and share a common ancestor.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option A:

1. Linnaeus created a naming system for plants and animals.
2. This system is known as the binomial system of nomenclature.
3. In this system, each species of plant and animal is given a genus name followed by a specific name (species) where both names are in Latin.

Option C:

1. Haeckel proposed biogenetic law.
2. The biogenetic law is also known as the theory of recapitulation.

Option D:

1. Whittaker gave a system of classification.
2. The system of classification is used for the scientific classification of organisms.

Final answer: The ‘Origin of Species’ is written by Darwin.