Geology and Geophysics
GATE GG-1 topic:paleobiology PYQs
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Question 15
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Which of the following time boundaries corres(s) to major mass extinction events?
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Choose the correct option where both organisms do NOT secrete any CaCO₃ (calcite or aragonite).
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Which of the following statements regarding marine organisms is/are NOT true?
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Which one among the following is the oldest horse genus?
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Which of the following bivalves is/are swimmers?
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Match the following invertebrates in Group–I with their morphological features in Group–II.
Group–I
P. Trilobite
Q. Brachiopod
R. Bivalve
S. Echinoid
Group–II
Periopt
Hypostome
Deltidial plate
Lunule
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Which of the following microfossils is/are foraminifera?
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In which one of the given mass extinction events, global cooling that resulted in glaciation and lowering of sea level, is considered as major cause of extinction for more than 50% of marine fauna?
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Processes of fossilization affecting an organism from its death to burial under sediments come under the study of
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Match the following fossil taxa in Group I with their corresponding features in Group II.
Group I Group II
P. Bryozoa 1. Denticles
Q. Ostracoda 2. Chamber
R. Foraminifera 3. Carapace
S. Conodont 4. Zooid
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