Question

Match the name of granitoid in Group I with the corresponding Craton in Group II. 
\[\begin{array}{|l|l|} \hline \textbf{Group I} & \textbf{Group II} \\ \hline \text{P. Closepet} & \text{1. Singhbum} \\ \hline \text{Q. Berach} & \text{2. Bastar} \\ \hline \text{R. Dongargarh} & \text{3. Dharwar} \\ \hline \text{S. Mayurbhanj} & \text{4. Aravalli} \\ \hline \end{array}\]

• A. P-4, Q-2, R-1, S-3
• B. P-3, Q-4, R-2, S-1
• C. P-3, Q-4, R-1, S-2
• D. P-4, Q-3, R-2, S-1

Hint:

When matching granitoids with cratons, it is essential to know the geological distribution of granitoid bodies in specific cratons.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Geological associations:

P. Closepet granite: Located in Karnataka, associated with the Dharwar Craton (3)

• The Closepet granite is a major batholith in the Dharwar Craton

Q. Berach granite: Located in Rajasthan, associated with the Aravalli Craton (4)

• The Berach granite is part of the Aravalli mountain belt

R. Dongargarh granite: Located in Chhattisgarh-Maharashtra region, associated with the Bastar Craton (2)

• The Dongargarh Supergroup is part of the Bastar Craton

S. Mayurbhanj granite: Located in Odisha-Jharkhand region, associated with the Singhbhum Craton (1)

• The Mayurbhanj granite is part of the Singhbhum Craton

Step 2: Matching:

• P → 3 (Closepet → Dharwar)
• Q → 4 (Berach → Aravalli)
• R → 2 (Dongargarh → Bastar)
• S → 1 (Mayurbhanj → Singhbhum)

Answer: (B) P-3, Q-4, R-2, S-1