Question

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: Pitepani Volcanics is a stratigraphic unit of the Dongargarh Supergroup.

• A. All the statements are correct
• B. Statement I is correct, but statements II and III are incorrect
• C. Statements I and III are correct, but statement II is incorrect
• D. Statements II and III are correct but statement I is incorrect

Hint:

Remember that geological formations can belong to different time periods, and it is important to note their correct stratigraphic unit associations.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The question involves evaluating statements about the stratigraphic units of different geological formations. Let's evaluate each statement:
- Statement I: Gunderdehi Formation is indeed part of the Chhattisgarh Supergroup, making Statement I correct.
- Statement II: Raniganj Formation is not a Triassic unit, but a Permian unit within the Gondwana Supergroup, making Statement II incorrect.
- Statement III: Pitepani Volcanics is a stratigraphic unit within the Dongargarh Supergroup, making Statement III correct.
Step 2: Conclusion.
Thus, the correct answer is (C), as Statement I and III are correct, while Statement II is incorrect.