Geological eras (Cenozoic): Which event characterizes the Cenozoic era? Think of biotic dominance and orogeny after the Mesozoic.
General Knowledge
Indian Geography
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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ARise and diversification of mammals (including the appearance of humans)
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BOrigin and radiation of dinosaurs
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CFormation of the Gondwana supercontinent
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DWidespread trilobites and first fishes
Answer
Correct Answer: Rise and diversification of mammals (including the appearance of humans)
Explanation
Concept/ApproachThe Cenozoic (66 Ma–present) is marked by mammalian radiation, angiosperm dominance, Himalayan uplift, and ultimately human evolution. Dinosaurs dominated the preceding Mesozoic; Gondwana assembly and trilobite abundance are Paleozoic features.
Final AnswerRise and diversification of mammals (including the appearance of humans)