Evolution Ques 6

6. Evolution is a process through which species undergo changes in traits over successive generations, primarily driven by natural selection and genetic variation.

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(a) progressive development of a species

(b) history and development of a race along with variations

(c) history of a race

(d) development of a species

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Answer : b

Hints & Solution

(b) The term Evolution was given by Charles Darwin that is “Descent with modifications”. Evolution helps us to understand the history of life. Evolution is a process in which heritable traits of a population change over time and in response to the environment. This results in descendants becoming different from ancestors.