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When we say ' survival of the fittest ' , does it mean that
(a) those which are fit only survive
(b) those that survive are called fit? Comment.

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To answer the question "When we say 'survival of the fittest', does it mean that (a) those which are fit only survive or (b) those that survive are called fit? Comment," we can break it down step by step. ### Step 1: Understanding "Survival of the Fittest" The phrase "survival of the fittest" is often associated with Charles Darwin's theory of evolution. It refers to the idea that in nature, individuals that are better adapted to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce. ### Step 2: Analyzing Option (a) Option (a) states that "those which are fit only survive." This implies that only the individuals that are inherently fit will survive, regardless of the environment. However, this is a limited view because fitness is not an absolute trait; it is context-dependent. ...
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