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“Survival of the fittest” was coined by

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Darwin
  2. Lamarck
  3. Mendel
  4. Viseman

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Darwin

Explanation: ✅ Correct Answer: A. Darwin 📚 Explanation: Although the phrase was coined by Herbert Spencer, Charles Darwin used it in his work on evolution to describe natural selection. It refers to the idea that only the best-adapted organisms survive. This concept is the heart of modern evolutionary biology. It explains how species change over many generations to fit their environment more effectively for survival.