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Theory of catastrophism was supported by

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Louis Pasteur

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A.I. Oparin

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Cuvier

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Haldane

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The correct option is C Cuvier
George Cuvier was the chief supporter of theory of catastrophism. It states that there had been several creations, each preceded by a catastrophic event due to some geological disturbances like volcanic eruption, upheaveling of earth; unprecedented increase in sea level etc.

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