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Which of the following is a living fossil?

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Pinus
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Ginkgo biloba
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Thuja
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Deodar
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Solution

The correct option is D Ginkgo biloba
Ginkgo biloba is the world's oldest living plant, and is known as a 'living fossil' because it has no close living relatives. It is found in fossils dating back 270 million years.
So, the correct answer is 'Ginkgo biloba'

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