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Correct sequence of epochs of coenozoic era from ancient to recent is _________.

  • A
    Miocene, Pliocene, Palaeocene, Pleistocene
  • B
    Pleistocene, Pliocene, Oligocene, Miocene
  • C
    Pliocene, Pleistocene, Oligocene, Miocene
  • Correct answer
    D
    Oligocene, Miocene, Pliocene, Pleistocene

Solution

The Cenozoic era is divided into several epochs. The correct chronological sequence of these epochs from ancient to recent is Paleocene, Eocene, Oligocene, Miocene, Pliocene, Pleistocene, and Holocene.

Among the given options, the sequence Oligocene, Miocene, Pliocene, Pleistocene represents the correct order from ancient to recent.

Answer: Oligocene, Miocene, Pliocene, Pleistocene

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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