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
- APresence of high concentration of Nitrogen.
- BReducing atmosphere
- CNo free oxygen
- 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 ) is a characteristic feature of the present-day atmosphere, not the primitive one.
Answer: Presence of high concentration of Nitrogen.
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 ) is a characteristic feature of the present-day atmosphere, not the primitive one.
Answer: Presence of high concentration of Nitrogen.