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Which is commonly known as a living fossil?

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Pinus
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Ginkgo biloba
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Archaeopteryx
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Fern
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Solution

The correct option is B Ginkgo biloba
Ginkgo biloba (Maiden hair tree) is a slow growing tall tree of upto 30m in height. It is called living fossil as it has not changed for the last several millions of years since its appearance in the Triassic period.

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