Question

Age of reptiles was known as

• A. Mesozoic Era
• B. Paleozoic Era
• C. Cenozoic Era
• D. Archaeozoic Era

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Mesozoic Era

The correct option is (A).

Explanation of the correct option:

1. The Mesozoic era began 251 million years ago and existed till 6.5 million years ago.
2. It is also known as the age of dinosaurs.
3. It is divided into the Triassic period, Jurassic period and Cretaceous period.
4. This era is characterized by the evolution of reptiles, appearance of flowering plants and mass extinction at the end of the Cretaceous period.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option B:

Paleozoic Era is the earliest of three geologic eras of the Phanerozoic Eon and is known for the evolution of arthropods.

Option C:

Cenozoic Era is also known as the Age of Mammals because of the extinction of many groups of giant mammals.

Option D:

Archaeozoic Era is also called the ‘age of early unicellular life’. In this eon, life originated in the sea from organic molecules.

Final answer: Age of reptiles was known as Mesozoic Era.