Indian Geography UPPSC 2004 GS-I
Question

According to the geological time sequence, the correct order of the following is:

1. Aravalli
2. Eastern Ghats
3. Deccan Trap
4. Himalayas

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Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: 1, 2, 3, 4

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “1, 2, 3, 4”.

1) Aravalli-Delhi orogeny: From around 3.5 billion to 750 million years ago.
2) Eastern Ghats orogeny: Approximately 1600 million years ago (1.6 billion years ago).
3) Deccan Traps: Began forming around 66.25 million years ago.
4) Himalayas: Began forming around 40-50 million years ago.

Note: The Western Ghats are way older than the Eastern Ghats of India.

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