Question

Who among the following did not propose the theory of evolution?
A) Jean Baptiste Lamark B) Hugo Devries C) Gregor Mendel D) Charles Darwin

Answer 1

Charles Darwin proposed the theory of evolution

Answer 2

Gregor Mendel did not propose a theory of evolution.

• The theory of evolution studies the long term emergence if a species over a period of millions of years. Many different scientists or naturalists proposed various different theories of their own.
• The Lamark theory or Lamarkism is one of the first accepted theories for evolution. He proposed the 'Theory of Inheritance of Acquired Characters' which states that all living organisms evolve by showing variations in response to the changes in the environment.
• The DeVries theory or the 'Mutation Theory' states that organisms evolve through sudden changes or mutations which are directionless.
• The Darwin Theory explains evolution to be driven by natural selection. The 5 main means of natural selection are- competition, adaptation, variation, overproduction and speciation.
• Gregor Mendel proposed the three Laws of Inheritance of genes.