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NEET 2024 Zoology Question 195 Solution

Topic: Evolution · Official NTA Booklet Code T1

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Match List I with List II : ListI List II A. Unicellular glandular 1. Salivary glands List I List ⅡI epithelium B. Compound epithelium IⅡ1. Pancreas A.Mesozoic Era I. Lower invertebrates C. Multicellular IⅢl.Goblet cells of glandular epithelium alimentary canal B. Proterozoic Era II. Fish&Amphibia D. Endocrine glandular IV. Moist surface of C. Cenozoic Era IⅢ. Birds & Reptiles epithelium buccal cavity Choose the correct answer from the options given D.Paleozoic Era IV.Mammals below :

(1)A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II Choose the correct answer from the options given
(2)A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III below :
(3)A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV
(4)A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II

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Option (2) : A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II

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📋 Given Parameters & Problem Setup

List I (Geological Eras) A: Mesozoic Era; B: Proterozoic Era; C: Cenozoic Era; D: Paleozoic Era

List II (Dominant / Characteristic Taxa) I: Lower invertebrates; II: Fish & Amphibia; III: Birds & Reptiles; IV: Mammals

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The 30-Second Exam Hall Shortcut: ⚡ Geological Era Dominance Sequence

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Mesozoic = Age of Reptiles & origin of Birds (III); Proterozoic = Early lower invertebrates (I); Cenozoic = Age of Mammals (IV); Paleozoic = Age of Fish & Amphibians (II)! Match: A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II!

1 Recall evolutionary dominance across the geological time scale:

2 - Mesozoic Era: Age of Reptiles (dinosaurs) and radiation of Birds (III).

3 - Proterozoic Era: Precambrian era marked by early primitive lower invertebrates (I).

4 - Cenozoic Era: Modern era, known as the "Age of Mammals" (and angiosperms) (IV).

5 - Paleozoic Era: Ancient era dominated successively by marine invertebrates, fishes, and amphibians (II).

6 Matching order: A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II -> Option (2) / B.

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Why You Can 100% Trust This Shortcut: NCERT Biology · Evolution (Geological History and Evolutionary Eras)

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Step-by-Step Rigorous Workflow & Mathematical Proof

Step 1

Trace Geological Eras in Chronological Order

The geological history of life on Earth is partitioned into major eras: 1. Proterozoic Era (Precambrian): Characterized by the dawn of multicellular life and lower invertebrates (B -> I). 2. Paleozoic Era: Spans Cambrian to Permian, known for the proliferation of marine invertebrates, early jawless and jawed fishes (Devonian: Age of Fishes), and amphibians (Carboniferous) (D -> II). 3. Mesozoic Era: Spans Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous, celebrated as the Age of Reptiles (dinosaurs) and origin of birds (A -> III). 4. Cenozoic Era: Spans Tertiary and Quaternary, recognized as the Age of Mammals (C -> IV).

Step 2

Combine Matches

A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II matches Option (2).

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Diagnose every choice: Know exactly why the right option works and why distractors fail.

4-Option Deep Scan

1 (1)

✗ Incorrect

Verdict & Scientific Reason:

Mismatches Mesozoic with Lower invertebrates.

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Student Fallacy (Why candidates pick this trap): Mismatches Mesozoic with Lower invertebrates.

2 (2)

✓ 100% Correct

Verdict & Scientific Reason:

Accurately pairs all four major geological eras with their respective dominant animal lineages.

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Why this is airtight: None.

3 (3)

✗ Incorrect

Verdict & Scientific Reason:

Mismatches Mesozoic with Fish & Amphibia.

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Student Fallacy (Why candidates pick this trap): Mismatches Mesozoic with Fish & Amphibia.

4 (4)

✗ Incorrect

Verdict & Scientific Reason:

Mismatches Cenozoic with Fish & Amphibia and Paleozoic with Mammals.

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Student Fallacy (Why candidates pick this trap): Mismatches Cenozoic with Fish & Amphibia and Paleozoic with Mammals.

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NTA Trap Alert: Mesozoic vs Cenozoic Animals

Confusing the Age of Reptiles (Mesozoic) with the Age of Mammals (Cenozoic).

🛡️ How to avoid the -1 mark: Mesozoic = Dinosaurs, Reptiles, Birds; Cenozoic = Modern Mammals and humans.

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Core NEET Syllabus Standard

Biology Core Zoology · Evolution Standard Benchmark

Core Scientific Principle Tested:

"In the Mesozoic era, reptiles dominated the earth... In the Cenozoic era, mammals dominated the earth... In the Paleozoic era, jawless fishes evolved around 350 mya and amphibians dominated."

Syllabus Focus: Geological Eras and Dominant Animal Forms

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NEET 2024 Zoology Question 195 Solution

Question

The 30-Second Exam Hall Shortcut: ⚡ Geological Era Dominance Sequence

Step-by-Step Rigorous Workflow & Mathematical Proof

Trace Geological Eras in Chronological Order

Combine Matches

360° Option Elimination Engine Key Feature

NTA Trap Alert: Mesozoic vs Cenozoic Animals

Core NEET Syllabus Standard

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