2013 · Q117
Which of the following statements are correct?
- 1Sediments of Gondwana System were deposited under marine condition.
- 2Rocks of Gondwana System are fossiliferous.
- 3Rocks of Gondwana System contain metallic mineral deposits.
- 4Gondwana deposition took place in downfaulted trough.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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- A1,2 and 3
- B1, 2 and 4
- C2 and 4
- D1 and 3
Explanation
Gondwana rocks are fossiliferous and were deposited in downfaulted troughs, but under fluviatile (not marine) conditions and without metallic mineral deposits - statements 2 and 4 are correct.