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The name Homo sapiens was given by ______ to human beings.

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The name Homo sapiens was given by ______ to human beings.

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  • Darwin

  • Lamarck

  • Carolus Linnaeus

  • Weismann

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Solution

The name Homo sapiens was given by Carolus Linnaeus to human beings.

Explanation:

Carolus Linnaeus gave human beings the scientific name Homo sapiens. Darwin proposed the theory of natural selection, Lamarck proposed inheritance of acquired characters, and Weismann challenged Lamarck’s theory.

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Chapter 15: Human Evolution - Intex Quesions [Page 275]

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Lakhmir Singh Biology [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 15 Human Evolution
Intex Quesions | Q 1. | Page 275
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