In terms of geological time scale, the quaternary period consists of t

In terms of geological time scale, the quaternary period consists of two epochs. They are :

[amp_mcq option1=”Pleistocene and Pliocene” option2=”Holocene and Pleistocene” option3=”Pleistocene and Miocene” option4=”Holocene and Eocene” correct=”option2″]

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UPSC NDA-1 – 2023
The correct option is B.
The Quaternary period, the most recent geological period in the Cenozoic Era, is divided into two epochs: the Pleistocene and the Holocene.
The Pleistocene epoch is characterized by repeated glaciation events and the evolution of modern humans. The Holocene epoch is the current epoch, beginning after the last glacial period ended, approximately 11,700 years ago, and is characterized by the rise of human civilization.