Question:

Which of the following schist belts occur(s) to the east of the Closepet Granite in southern India?

Show Hint

- West of Closepet Granite → Shimoga, Bababudan schist belts.
- East of Closepet Granite → Kolar, Hutti schist belts.
Updated On: Aug 21, 2025
  • Shimoga
  • Kolar
  • Bababudan
  • Hutti
Hide Solution
collegedunia
Verified By Collegedunia

The Correct Option is B, D

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Closepet Granite as a geological marker.
The Closepet Granite (also called Closepet batholith) is a large intrusive body in the Dharwar Craton of southern India. It divides the craton into: - Western Dharwar Craton (WDC) → Contains schist belts like Shimoga and Bababudan.
- Eastern Dharwar Craton (EDC) → Contains schist belts like Kolar and Hutti.
Step 2: Location of the schist belts.
- (A) Shimoga: Located in WDC (west of Closepet Granite).
- (B) Kolar: Located in EDC (east of Closepet Granite).
- (C) Bababudan: Located in WDC (west of Closepet Granite).
- (D) Hutti: Located in EDC (east of Closepet Granite).
Step 3: Final Answer.
Thus, the schist belts to the east of the Closepet Granite are: \[ \boxed{\text{Kolar (B) and Hutti (D)}} \]
Was this answer helpful?
0
0

Questions Asked in GATE GG exam

View More Questions