Zoology-Origin of Life
NEET Zoology Origin of Life MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Hard-Class 12
Based on the NCERT context, approximately how many times older is the universe compared to the age at which the first cellular form of life originated on Earth?
A
6.9 times
B
5 times
C
2 times
D
5 times
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The universe is approximately 13.8 billion years old, while the first cellular form of life originated about 2 billion years ago. Hence, the universe is 13.8 / 2 = 6.9 times older.
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