UPPSC PCS 2016 · Question 22 of 145

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

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AVindhyan
BCuddapah
CDharwar
DGondwanaCorrect

Answer: D. Gondwana

Explanation

In India, the rocks of the Gondwana series were formed long after the rocks of the Vindhya series, which are the latest rocks. Most of the coal in India is obtained from the Gondwana region.

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