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MHT CET 202624 AprilMorning Shift
Exam
MHT CET
Year
2026
Date
24 April
Shift
Morning Shift
Subject
Biology
Chapter
Evolution

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

Correct sequence of epochs of coenozoic era from ancient to recent...

Correct sequence of epochs of coenozoic era from ancient to recent is _________.

Options

  1. AMiocene, Pliocene, Palaeocene, Pleistocene
  2. BPleistocene, Pliocene, Oligocene, Miocene
  3. CPliocene, Pleistocene, Oligocene, Miocene
  4. DOligocene, Miocene, Pliocene, Pleistocene

Correct answer

D. Oligocene, Miocene, Pliocene, Pleistocene

Step-by-step solution

The Cenozoic era is divided into several epochs. The correct chronological sequence of these epochs from ancient to recent is Paleocene, Eocene, Oligocene, Miocene, Pliocene, Pleistocene, and Holocene.

Among the given options, the sequence Oligocene, Miocene, Pliocene, Pleistocene represents the correct order from ancient to recent.

Answer: Oligocene, Miocene, Pliocene, Pleistocene
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