Question

According to the geological time sequence, the correct order of the following is:

1. Aravalli
2. Eastern Ghats
3. Deccan Trap
4. Himalayas

Code:

  1. 4, 2, 3, 1
  2. 1, 2, 3, 4
  3. 2, 1, 3, 4
  4. 3, 1, 2, 4

Answer:

Option B: 1, 2, 3, 4

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “1, 2, 3, 4”.

1) Aravalli-Delhi orogeny: From around 3.5 billion to 750 million years ago.
2) Eastern Ghats orogeny: Approximately 1600 million years ago (1.6 billion years ago).
3) Deccan Traps: Began forming around 66.25 million years ago.
4) Himalayas: Began forming around 40-50 million years ago.

Note: The Western Ghats are way older than the Eastern Ghats of India.