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561.
When is the fossil expected to be put on public display at the Smithsonian?
A Late 2026
B Early 2027
C Mid-2027
D Late 2027
562.
This discovery is expected to shed light on:
A The evolution of mammals
B Dinosaur diversity and evolutionary pathways in the Indian subcontinent
C The impact of meteorites on prehistoric life
D The origins of human civilization
563.
The acquisition of the fossil was made possible after:
A A public auction
B A donation from a private collector
C Legal export after extensive negotiations and scientific validation
D Discovery during a museum expedition
564.
What is a significant characteristic of the 'Kutchosaurus indicus'?
A Its large wingspan
B Its unique cranial features and complete skeletal structure
C Its aquatic adaptations
D Its feathered body
565.
Which Indian organization collaborated with the Smithsonian for this acquisition?
A Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)
B Geological Survey of India (GSI)
C Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH)
D National Museum
566.
What is the tentative name given to the new dinosaur species?
A Gujaratosaurus
B Indiasaurus
C Kutchosaurus indicus
D Jurassicopterus
567.
What geological period does the fossil belong to?
A Cretaceous
B Triassic
C Jurassic
D Paleogene
568.
Approximately how old is the newly discovered dinosaur fossil?
A 65 million years
B 100 million years
C 150 million years
D 200 million years
569.
In which region of India was the dinosaur fossil unearthed?
A Deccan Plateau
B Himalayan Foothills
C Kutch region of Gujarat
D Thar Desert
570.
Which museum announced the acquisition of a rare dinosaur fossil from India?
A The British Museum
B The Louvre Museum
C The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
D The American Museum of Natural History