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According to Darwin, The organic evolution is due to:

1. Interspecific competition
2. Competition within closely related species
3. Reduced feeding efficiency in one species
4. Intraspecific competition

Correct answer: Intraspecific competition

Solution

Darwin emphasized struggle for existence, especially competition among individuals of the same species because they have very similar requirements. This intraspecific competition drives natural selection and thus organic evolution.

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