Q. Consider the following statements with reference to “Dickinsonia”:
1.It is considered to be the Earth’s oldest animal.
2.It lived during the Cambrian Period.
Select the correct statement using the code given below:

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 is correct. Dickinsonia is considered to be the Earth’s oldest animal, dating back 570 million years.

Statement 2 is incorrect. It lived during the late Ediacaran period.

Source: ForumIAS