How many among the following can have lifespan of more than 100 years Tortoise, Crocodile, Elephant, Horse, Peepal tree, Parrot, Crow, Banyan tree

Options

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5

Answer

To determine how many among the listed organisms can have a lifespan of more than 100 years, we will analyze each one individually based on their average lifespans.

1. **Tortoise**:
- Lifespan: 190 to 193 years.
- Conclusion: Tortoise can live more than 100 years.

2. **Crocodile**:
- Lifespan: 60 to 70 years.
- Conclusion: Crocodile does not live more than 100 years.

3. **Elephant**:
- Lifespan: 48 to 50 years.
- Conclusion: Elephant does not live more than 100 years.

4. **Horse**:
- Lifespan: 25 to 30 years.
- Conclusion: Horse does not live more than 100 years.

5. **Peepal tree**:
- Lifespan: 900 to 1500 years.
- Conclusion: Peepal tree can live more than 100 years.

6. **Parrot**:
- Lifespan: 40 to 80 years.
- Conclusion: Parrot does not live more than 100 years.

7. **Crow**:
- Lifespan: 10 to 15 years.
- Conclusion: Crow does not live more than 100 years.

8. **Banyan tree**:
- Lifespan: 200 to 300 years.
- Conclusion: Banyan tree can live more than 100 years.

Now, let's summarize the findings:
- Tortoise: More than 100 years
- Crocodile: Not more than 100 years
- Elephant: Not more than 100 years
- Horse: Not more than 100 years
- Peepal tree: More than 100 years
- Parrot: Not more than 100 years
- Crow: Not more than 100 years
- Banyan tree: More than 100 years

**Total organisms with lifespan more than 100 years**:
- Tortoise
- Peepal tree
- Banyan tree

Thus, the answer is **3** organisms can have a lifespan of more than 100 years.