Q. Who among the following proposed the adage 'Survival of the fittest' -
✅ Correct Answer: (A)
Darwin
Explanation:
The phrase "Survival of the fittest" was first coined by Herbert Spencer in 1864 after reading Charles Darwin’s On the Origin of Species. Later, Darwin adopted this phrase in the 5th edition (1869) of his book to describe natural selection more accurately.
Thus, while Spencer coined it, Darwin popularized it in evolutionary theory.
Explanation by: Official MCQ Buddy
The phrase "Survival of the fittest" was first coined by Herbert Spencer in 1864 after reading Charles Darwin’s On the Origin of Species. Later, Darwin adopted this phrase in the 5th edition (1869) of his book to describe natural selection more accurately.
Thus, while Spencer coined it, Darwin popularized it in evolutionary theory.