Question

Match the following fossil taxa in Group I with their corresponding features in Group II. \begin{center} \begin{tabular}{p{0.35\linewidth}p{0.35\linewidth}} Group I & Group II
P. Bryozoa & 1. Denticles
Q. Ostracoda & 2. Chamber
R. Foraminifera & 3. Carapace
S. Conodont & 4. Zooid
\end{tabular} \end{center}

• A. P-4, Q-3, R-2, S-1
• B. P-3, Q-4, R-2, S-1
• C. P-4, Q-1, R-2, S-3
• D. P-3, Q-1, R-4, S-2

Hint:

Link fossils to one "signature word": Bryozoa--zooid; Ostracoda--carapace; Foraminifera--chamber; Conodont--denticles.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Recall key diagnostic features.
- Bryozoa are colonial; each individual in the colony is a zooid. $\Rightarrow$ P $\Rightarrow$ 4.
- Ostracoda are small crustaceans enclosed in a bivalved carapace. $\Rightarrow$ Q $\Rightarrow$ 3.
- Foraminifera build tests composed of multiple chambers. $\Rightarrow$ R $\Rightarrow$ 2.
- Conodont elements are tooth-like with serrated denticles. $\Rightarrow$ S $\Rightarrow$ 1.

Step 2: Compile the mapping.
P-4,\; Q-3,\; R-2,\; S-1 \; \Rightarrow \; matches option (A).

Final Answer:
\[ \boxed{\text{(A) P-4, Q-3, R-2, S-1}} \]