NEETZoologyEvolution
What conclusion did Charles Darwin reach based on his observations during the voyage on H.M.S. Beagle?
Options
- ALife forms were created as they are and have not changed
- BAll life forms are exactly the same today as they were millions of years ago
- CExisting living forms share similarities with ancient life forms, and many life forms have become extinct
- DEvolution occurs instantaneously without gradual changes
Correct answer
C. Existing living forms share similarities with ancient life forms, and many life forms have become extinct
Step-by-step solution
Conventional religious literature tells us about the theory of special creation. This theory has three connotations. One, that all living organisms (species or types) that we see today were created as such. Two, that the diversity was always the same since creation and will be the same in future also. Three, that earth is about 4000 years old. All these ideas were strongly challenged during the nineteenth century. Based on observations made during a sea voyage in a sail ship called H.M.S. Beagle round the world, Ch