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UPPSC PCS 2024 · Question 59 of 150

Which one of the following pairs (Deccan Trap - Peculiarity) is not correctly matched?

Science

  1. ADepth of middle trap – 1200 metres approximately
  2. BIntertrappean beds – Fossils of sea plants and animalsCorrect
  3. CDepth of lower trap – 150 metres approximately
  4. DDepth of upper trap – 450 metres approximately

Answer: B. Intertrappean beds – Fossils of sea plants and animals

Explanation

(a) Depth of middle trap – 1200 metres approximately Correctly Matched. The middle trap layer of the Deccan Traps is the thickest, with a depth of approximately 1200 meters.

Source: edurev.in UPPSC Prelims 2024 GS Paper I (English); answers per selfstudywala.com detailed solution based on UPPCS official answer key

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