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Most primitive living mammals, which provide an evidence of organic evolution from geographical distribution are found in

A

China

B

India

C

Australia

D

Africa

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks about the most primitive living mammals that provide evidence of organic evolution through geographical distribution. 2. **Identifying Primitive Mammals**: Primitive mammals refer to those that have retained more ancestral traits. In this context, marsupials are considered primitive because they do not have a placenta and carry their young in pouches. 3. **Geographical Distribution**: The question hints at geographical distribution, which relates to how species are spread across different regions due to historical events like continental drift. 4. **Continental Drift**: Approximately 120 million years ago, the continents were positioned differently. Australia was separated from Asia, which played a significant role in the evolution of mammals. 5. **Marsupials and Monotremes**: After the continental drift, marsupials (mammals without a placenta) and monotremes (egg-laying mammals) evolved in isolation in Australia. Uterian mammals (those with a true placenta) were introduced artificially and did not evolve there naturally. 6. **Conclusion**: The most primitive living mammals, which include marsupials and monotremes, are primarily found in Australia due to the historical geographical separation from other landmasses. **Final Answer**: The most primitive living mammals are found in Australia. ---
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