Geological History of India

Description: This quiz aims to test your knowledge about the Geological History of India, covering significant events and eras that shaped the subcontinent's geological landscape.
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Which of the following geological eras is associated with the formation of the oldest rocks in India?

  1. Archean

  2. Proterozoic

  3. Paleozoic

  4. Mesozoic


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Archean era, spanning from 4.0 to 2.5 billion years ago, marks the formation of the oldest rocks in India, primarily composed of gneisses and schists.

The Aravalli-Delhi orogenic belt is a prominent geological feature in India. What is its approximate age?

  1. 1.8 billion years

  2. 2.5 billion years

  3. 3.5 billion years

  4. 4.5 billion years


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Aravalli-Delhi orogenic belt, located in northwestern India, is estimated to be around 1.8 billion years old, formed during the Proterozoic era.

Which of the following geological events resulted in the formation of the Gondwana supercontinent?

  1. Pan-African Orogeny

  2. Himalayan Orogeny

  3. Hercynian Orogeny

  4. Caledonian Orogeny


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Pan-African Orogeny, occurring around 600 million years ago, played a crucial role in the formation of the Gondwana supercontinent, which included India.

The Deccan Traps, a vast volcanic region in India, are associated with which geological period?

  1. Cretaceous

  2. Jurassic

  3. Triassic

  4. Permian


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Deccan Traps, covering parts of western and central India, were formed during the Cretaceous period, approximately 66 million years ago.

The collision between the Indian and Eurasian plates resulted in the formation of which mountain range?

  1. Himalayas

  2. Andes

  3. Alps

  4. Rocky Mountains


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The collision between the Indian and Eurasian plates, which began around 50 million years ago, led to the formation of the Himalayas, the highest mountain range in the world.

The Narmada-Son lineament is a prominent geological feature in India. What is its significance?

  1. It marks the boundary between the Indian and Eurasian plates

  2. It is a major earthquake-prone zone

  3. It contains rich mineral deposits

  4. It is the oldest river system in India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Narmada-Son lineament is a major geological feature that marks the boundary between the Indian and Eurasian plates, and is associated with seismic activity.

The Cuddapah Basin in southern India is known for its extensive deposits of which mineral?

  1. Copper

  2. Iron

  3. Gold

  4. Diamond


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Cuddapah Basin is renowned for its rich copper deposits, making it a significant region for copper mining in India.

Which geological event is associated with the extinction of dinosaurs?

  1. K-T boundary event

  2. Permian-Triassic extinction event

  3. Ordovician-Silurian extinction event

  4. Devonian-Carboniferous extinction event


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The K-T boundary event, also known as the Chicxulub impact, is widely accepted as the cause of the extinction of dinosaurs and many other species around 66 million years ago.

The Siwalik Hills, located in the northern part of India, are associated with which geological era?

  1. Cenozoic

  2. Mesozoic

  3. Paleozoic

  4. Proterozoic


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Siwalik Hills, formed during the Cenozoic era, are known for their rich fossil deposits, providing valuable insights into the region's geological history.

The Deccan Traps region in India is home to which type of rock formation?

  1. Basalt

  2. Granite

  3. Sandstone

  4. Limestone


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Deccan Traps region is characterized by extensive basalt formations, resulting from volcanic activity during the Cretaceous period.

The Vindhyan Basin in central India is known for its deposits of which mineral?

  1. Coal

  2. Iron

  3. Copper

  4. Bauxite


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Vindhyan Basin contains significant coal deposits, making it an important region for coal mining in India.

Which of the following geological events is associated with the formation of the Bay of Bengal?

  1. Rifting of Gondwana

  2. Collision of the Indian and Eurasian plates

  3. Himalayan Orogeny

  4. Deccan Traps volcanism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The formation of the Bay of Bengal is linked to the rifting of Gondwana, which began around 180 million years ago, leading to the separation of India from other landmasses.

The Western Ghats, a prominent mountain range in India, are primarily composed of which type of rock?

  1. Granite

  2. Basalt

  3. Sandstone

  4. Limestone


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Western Ghats are predominantly composed of granite, a hard and durable igneous rock.

The Gangetic Plain, one of the most fertile regions in India, is associated with which geological era?

  1. Cenozoic

  2. Mesozoic

  3. Paleozoic

  4. Proterozoic


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Gangetic Plain was formed during the Cenozoic era, primarily due to the deposition of sediments by the Ganges River and its tributaries.

The Rajmahal Hills in eastern India are known for their deposits of which mineral?

  1. Coal

  2. Iron

  3. Copper

  4. Uranium


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Rajmahal Hills contain significant uranium deposits, making them an important region for uranium mining in India.

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