Question

‘Use and disuse’ theory was proposed by.

• A. Lamarck
• B. Darwin
• C. Hugo de Vries
• D. Malthus

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Lamarck

Use and disuse theory

1. It states that the organ which is continuously used by organisms and their generation will more develop, and the organ which is not used by organisms becomes degenerative over time.

Correct option is (a)-

The explanation of the correct option

1. Lamarck proposed the theory of ‘use and disuse.’

The explanation of the incorrect option

Option (b)-

1. Darwin proposed the theory of adaptive radiation and natural selection.

Option (c)-

1. Hugo de Vries proposed the mutation theory of evolution.

Option (d)-

1. Malthus proposed the Malthusian Theory Of Population.

Final Answer: ‘Use and disuse’ theory was proposed by Lamarck.