Question

Reptiles were dominant during ........ period.

• A. Triassic
• B. Jurassic
• C. Cretaceous
• D. Tertiary

Hint:

The Jurassic period is part of the Mesozoic Era, and it was the height of reptile dominance on Earth.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understanding the Mesozoic Era.
The Jurassic period, part of the Mesozoic Era, was the period when dinosaurs (reptiles) dominated the Earth.
Step 2: Analyzing the options.
(A) Triassic: Incorrect — Although reptiles were dominant, the Jurassic period saw the peak of dinosaur domination.
(B) Jurassic: Correct — The Jurassic period is when reptiles, especially dinosaurs, were most dominant.
(C) Cretaceous: Incorrect — The Cretaceous period is later than the Jurassic, but dinosaurs were still dominant during this time.
(D) Tertiary: Incorrect — The Tertiary period followed the extinction of the dinosaurs and saw mammals rise to dominance.
Step 3: Conclusion.
The correct answer is (B) Jurassic.