Question

The 'Origin of Species' is written by

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

Answer 1

The correct option is B Darwin

• 'On the Origin of Species', published on 24th November 1859, is a work of scientific literature by Charles Darwin which is considered to be the foundation of evolutionary biology.
• Its full title was 'On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection or the Preservation of Favoured Races in the Struggle for Life'.
• Darwin's book introduced the scientific theory that natural selection and presented a body of evidence gathered from the Beagle expedition, stating that the diversity of life descended from a common ancestor through evolution.