Question

The excessive use of pesticides has only resulted in the occurrence of more resistant
varieties of pests rather than their complete eradication. How can you link this with
Darwin’s theory of Natural Selection and Evolution?

Answer 1

Charles Darwin proposed the theory of Natural Selection and evolution.

The four principles of Natural Selection include variations, inheritance, differential survival and reproduction and the enhanced rate of population growth.

Excessive use of pesticides is causing occurrence of resistant varieties of pests is because of differential survival, reproduction and evolution.

It is observed that excessive use of pesticides lead to the creation of pests which are more resistant to the pesticides and then they become a challenge to the society.