UPPSC 2016 GS-I Indian Geography
Question

Which of the following rock systems in India is the latest one?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: Gondwana

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Gondwana”.

Gondwana is a geological system that dates back to the Mesozoic era, making it the youngest of the major rock systems found in the country.

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