Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Which of the following is the most poisonous one ?

  1. Cobra

  2. Lion's Mane Jellyfish

  3. Black Mamba

  4. Box Jellyfish
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Explanation

Box Jellyfish (Chironex fleckeri) is considered the most venomous marine creature, with venom capable of causing cardiac arrest and death within minutes. While Black Mamba and Cobra are highly venomous snakes, and Lion's Mane Jellyfish has a painful sting, Box Jellyfish has the highest toxicity and fastest fatality rate among these options.

AI explanation

The box jellyfish is widely regarded as one of the most venomous creatures on Earth; its sting can cause cardiac arrest and death within minutes due to an extremely potent venom that attacks the heart, nervous system, and skin cells simultaneously. While cobras and black mambas are highly dangerous snakes, their venom typically takes longer to kill and is less acutely lethal per contact than the box jellyfish's sting.

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