Geology and Geophysics
GATE GG-1 Stratigraphy PYQs
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Questions 11–20 of 25. Imported answers require independent review unless marked reviewed.
Question 40
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Which of the following stratigraphic unit(s) of the Vindhyan Supergroup contain(s) commercially significant limestone deposit(s)?
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Which of the following systems tract(s) indicate regression?
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‘Group’ is a unit of:
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The most coaliferous unit of the Gondwana Supergroup is:
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Based on the three statements given below, choose the CORRECT option:
Statement I: Gunderdehi Formation is a stratigraphic unit of the Chhattisgarh Supergroup.
Statement II: Raniganj Formation is a coal-bearing Triassic unit of the Gondwana Supergroup.
Statement III: Itepani Volcanics is a stratigraphic unit of the Dongargarh Supergroup.
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Tillite with faceted boulders and green shale with dropstones characterize the lithology of:
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Match the basins (Group I) with the corresponding stratigraphic units (Group II).
Group I: P. Cuddapah; Q. Chattisgarh; R. Kaladgi-Badami; S. Vindhyan
Group II: 1. Ker Formation; 2. Dhandraul Quartzite; 3. Bairenkonda Quartzite; 4. Gunderdehi Formation
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Which one of the following stratigraphic units represents the CORRECT order of younging?
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Match the Formation names in Group I with their dominant lithology in Group II.
Group I
P. Hansran Formation
Q. Naghath Formation
R. Bijli Formation
S. Shahbad Formation
Group II
Sandstone
Limestone
Evaporite
Volcanics
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Which one of the following Himalayan lithounits predates India-Eurasia collision?
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