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Eugenics me:1. Genetic preventive measures2. Improvement of genetic endowment3. Improvement of environment4. Genetic counselling

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : Improvement of genetic endowment

Explanation

  • Eugenics is the beliefs and practices that focus to improve the genetic quality of the human population.
  • It was practiced in ancient times and examples state that the ancient Brazilian population kills babies born with physical disabilities.

 History and Development

  • Historic evidence reveals that it was performed in ancient Greece, Brazil, Sparta, and other civilizations.
  • The idea of the modern project of selective breeding was developed by Francis Galton.
  • He was inspired by Darwinism and its theory of natural selection.
  • Charles Darwin was Galton's half-cousin. 
  • Eugenics became an academic discipline in many universities.
  • Eugenics education society was established in 1907 and American eugenics society was established in 1921.

Types

  • Positive Eugenics: Measures to increase reproduction in families with desirable traits.
  • Negative Eugenics: Measures to limit reproduction in families with undesirable traits.


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