Question

Write about the observed facts and deduction of Darwinism.

Answer 1

Darwin's theory:

1. Darwinism or Darwin's theory of evolution was given by Charles Darwin.
2. It had three main components which state that:

1. Variation occurred randomly among the members of a species.
2. An individual's character large could be inherited by their offspring.
3. Only the fittest will survive after the struggle of existence.

3. The tabulation for the observed facts and deduction of Darwinism is given below:

Observed facts	Deductions
1. A large number of offspring was produced during reproduction by species, though the total number of organisms surviving remained roughly constant.	1. Struggle for existence. Larger number of offspring were produced to compensate for the loss of life during the struggle for survival.
2. Adaptation to environment and structural modification according to it.	2. The survival of the fittest.
3. Variation in traits depends upon different environments.	3. Natural selection.