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NDA 2023
Exam
NDA
Year
2023
Subject
General Ability
Chapter
General Studies

NDA 2023 · General Ability · General Studies

In terms of geological time scale, the quaternary period consists...

In terms of geological time scale, the quaternary period consists of two epochs. They are :

Options

  1. APleistocene and Pliocene
  2. BHolocene and Pleistocene
  3. CPleistocene and Miocene
  4. DHolocene and Eocene

Correct answer

B. Holocene and Pleistocene

Step-by-step solution

The Quaternary Period is divided into two epochs, Holocene and Pleistocene. Holocene is the youngest epoch of Quaternary period while Pleistocene is the oldest.
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