Multiple choice In which era the origin of life took place? Precambrian Proterozoic Mesozoic Coenozoic Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself A Correct answer Explanation The origin of life occurred during the Precambrian era (also called the Cryptozoic), specifically in the Archean Eon around 3.5-4 billion years ago. This was long before the Proterozoic, Mesozoic, or Cenozoic eras.