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UPPSC 2019 GS-I World Geography
Question

With reference to the Himalayan range, which of the statements is/are correct?

1. The sedimentary rocks of the greater Himalayas were fossil less.
2. Marine livings fossils are found in the sedimentary rocks of lesser Himalayas.
3. Remains of human civilization are found in outer or Shivalik Himalayas.

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Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: 1, 2 and 3 are correct

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “1, 2 and 3 are correct”.
1) The Greater Himalayas are primarily made up of granite, gneisses, and ancient schists, formed under intense heat and pressure, which destroyed any existing fossils.

2) The Lesser Himalayas were once part of an ancient ocean called the Tethys Sea. As the Indian plate collided with the Eurasian plate, the Tethys Sea was squeezed and uplifted, forming the Himalayas. The sedimentary rocks in the Lesser Himalayas contain marine fossils from this ancient sea.

3) The Shivalik Hills, also known as the Outer Himalayas, are the southernmost range of the Himalayas. They contain rich fossil deposits, including those of early hominids and prehistoric animals

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