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The correct statements about the survival of the fittest are
I. The term survival of the fittest was coined by Herbert Spencer.
II. Natural selection tends to favour fittest organisms
III. Fittest means more healthy, but sterile.
IV. Survival means less healthy, but sterile.

A

I and II

B

only IV

C

II and IV

D

All of these

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