GATE GG-1 2018 PART-B GEOLOGY (SECTION 1) Q30: Stratigraphy

Based on the hypothetical litholog given below that shows a continuous succession of sedimentary rocks, which one of the following statements is CORRECT?

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The rocks range from Cambrian to Cretaceous and show change in depositional environment from marine to continental.

The rocks range from Cambrian to Triassic and show change in depositional environment from marine to continental.

The rocks range from Cambrian to Cretaceous and show change in depositional environment from continental to marine.

The rocks are Palaeozoic in age and show change in depositional environment from marine to continental.

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Section: Section PART-B GEOLOGY (SECTION 1)
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