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Below is a text with blanks. For each blank, there is a list of choices. Select the appropriate answer choice for each blank.
Darwin’s theory of Natural Selection brought about changes in philosophical thoughts as well; the anthropologists scrapped the old and ideas and started reinterpreting the historical facts in the light of new research. The history of of life on earth reveals very interesting facts. The scientists believe that lifein water, and it took billions of years for life to evolve from simple organisms to the ones we see today. In evolutionary historical process, many fascinating changes took place; out of which, the evolution of the origin of shells has been the most astounding. Most, but not all mollusks have shells; the purpose of the same is from predators. Shells enchant us no end with their vast variety of forms, textures and combinations of colours. Shells were more or less used as by these animals, to back off from danger. Then, there were species like tortoises, which seem to benefit from nature’s creative force the most and in the process got themselves designer shells.
Answer: (1) revolutionary; (2) theories; (3) evolution; (4) originated; (5) protection; (6) retreats
Solution The text states overall that Darwin's theory of Natural Selection brought about revolutionary changes in philosophical thought as well as theory of evolution. Blank (1) is easily filled. Old theories' (2) and ideas were dropped. The history of 'evolution' (3) of life revealed interesting facts. Life appears to have ‘originated' (4) in water. Purpose of the shells was 'protection' (5) from predators. Shells were used as 'retreats' (6) to back off from danger.