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MHT CET 202624 AprilEvening Shift
Exam
MHT CET
Year
2026
Date
24 April
Shift
Evening Shift
Subject
Biology
Chapter
Evolution

MHT CET 2026 · 24 April · Evening Shift · Biology · Evolution

Which one of the following is NOT the feature of a primitive...

Which one of the following is NOT the feature of a primitive atmosphere of earth?

Options

  1. APresence of high concentration of Nitrogen.
  2. BReducing atmosphere
  3. CNo free oxygen
  4. DNo ozone layer

Correct answer

A. Presence of high concentration of Nitrogen.

Step-by-step solution

The primitive atmosphere of the earth was reducing in nature. It primarily consisted of water vapour, methane, ammonia, and hydrogen.

Free oxygen was absent in the primitive atmosphere. Due to the absence of free oxygen, there was no ozone layer to protect the earth from UV radiation.

Nitrogen was mostly present in the form of ammonia, not as free nitrogen gas. The high concentration of free nitrogen (about 78%78\%) is a characteristic feature of the present-day atmosphere, not the primitive one.

Answer: Presence of high concentration of Nitrogen.
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