WBCS.LIVE practice question

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

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Vindhyan
  2. Cuddapah
  3. Dharwar
  4. Gondwana

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Gondwana

Explanation: The correct answer is D. Gondwana. The Gondwana rock system is the youngest among them, dating back to the late Paleozoic to early Mesozoic era (approximately 250 million years ago). It is primarily found in central India, especially in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, and Jharkhand.