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GATE 2024 XH5 (Psychology) – Question 33

Biological and Evolutionary Basis of Behaviour · Heredity, Evolution and Genetics: Natural selection, chromosomal anomalies, nature-nurture controversy (twin and adoption studies) · 1 mark · Multiple choice

In the Darwinian sense, _________ refers to the ability of an organism to survive and produce a large number of fertile offspring.

  1. Selection
  2. Intersexual competition
  3. Evolution
  4. Fitness

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Correct answer: (D) Fitness

Explanation

Darwinian fitness is the ability to survive and leave many fertile offspring.