Question

The book ‘Origin of Species’ was written by
A. Darwin
B. Beagle
C. Mendel
D. None of the above

Answer 1

Evolution is meant to be the basics of our life. We all develop with time and learn new things. The new generations being the smarter one evolve from parents due to the privileges provided to them. The species which can adjust to the conditions prevailing can also survive.

Complete answer:
The book ‘origin of species’ by Means of Natural Selection or the Preservation of Favoured Races in the Struggle for Life was written by Charles Darwin in November’1859. It is scientific literature considered as the foundation of evolutionary biology.
He introduced the concept that the populations evolve with time through a natural selection process. These were the two key points in his theory. He stated that variations occur in the new generations due to environmental conditions. According to his theory- the survival of the fittest is the key.

Let us see what the other scientists in the options do.

Option A.- Darwin: He wrote the book ‘origin of species’ stating the evolution occurs in generations due to the natural selection process.
Option B. –Beagle: It was a diary written by Charles Darwin- the Voyage of the Beagle. He wrote about his training at the voyage on the Beagle.
Option C. –Mendel: He wrote the fundamental laws of inheritance which stated that the characters are passed down from the parents to the offsprings as individual units. Crossing over leads to recombinant progeny. He laid the basis of genetics.

Hence the correct answer is option A: Darwin.

Note: Darwin’s book was initially banned because it was thought to contradict the Christian religion at that time. After the similar works were started to print, he republished his book. He concluded that the species that will adjust to the changing surrounding will only be able to survive. This laid the base of evolutionary studies.