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Match List - I with List - II.

List - I
(Scholars)
List - II
(Concept)
A. Jean-Baptiste Lamarck I. Catastrophism
B. Georges CuvierII. Uniformitarinism
C. Thomas MalthusIII. Inheritance of Acquired character
D. Charles LyellIV. Principle of Population

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The correct answer is
A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II

Solution: Matching Scholars and Concepts

This question requires matching prominent historical figures in science with their key theoretical contributions.

A. Jean-Baptiste Lamarck - III. Inheritance of Acquired Character

Jean-Baptiste Lamarck is famously known for his theory regarding the Inheritance of Acquired Character, suggesting that traits acquired during an organism's lifetime could be passed down to offspring.

B. Georges Cuvier - I. Catastrophism

Georges Cuvier, a pioneer in paleontology, championed the concept of Catastrophism. This theory proposed that Earth's geological history was marked by sudden, violent events that caused mass extinctions.

C. Thomas Malthus - IV. Principle of Population

Thomas Malthus articulated the Principle of Population. He observed that populations tend to grow exponentially, often outpacing the growth of food resources, leading to natural checks like famine and disease.

D. Charles Lyell - II. Uniformitarianism

Charles Lyell, a major influence on Charles Darwin, advocated for Uniformitarianism. This principle states that the geological processes occurring today are the same ones that have shaped the Earth throughout history, implying gradual change over immense timescales.

Summary of Matches

The correct pairings are:

  • Lamarck with Inheritance of Acquired Character (A-III)
  • Cuvier with Catastrophism (B-I)
  • Malthus with Principle of Population (C-IV)
  • Lyell with Uniformitarianism (D-II)

This corresponds to the option A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II.

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