The correct answer is Option (3) -Atavism
- Reversion refers to the return to a previous state or condition, often one that is considered primitive or ancestral.
- Atavism is the recurrence of traits or characteristics that were present in distant ancestors, which aligns closely with the meaning of reversion.
The other options do not fully capture the idea of reversion:
- Change is a broad term and does not necessarily imply a return to a former state.
- Regress implies moving backward but does not necessarily refer to a return to an earlier, ancestral state.
- Lapse refers to a temporary failure or a decline, which is not synonymous with reversion.
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