NEET2026ZoologyEvolutionActual
Match List I with List II with respect to chronology of evolution of life forms : List I List II A. About 65 mya I. Jawless fish probably evolved B. About 500 mya II. The dinosaurs suddenly disappeared from the earth C. About 350 mya III. Seedweeds and few plants probably existed D. About 320 mya IV. Invertebrates were formed and became active Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
Options
- AA-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
- BA-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
- CA-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I
- DA-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
Correct answer
D. A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
Step-by-step solution
According to the geological time scale and evolution of life forms: About 65 mya, the dinosaurs suddenly disappeared from the earth. (A II) About 500 mya, invertebrates were formed and became active. (B IV) About 350 mya, jawless fish probably evolved. (C I) About 320 mya, seaweeds and few plants probably existed. (D III) Thus, the correct matching is A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III. Answer: A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III