Wed. Jul 22nd, 2026

Tertiary period in India’s geological history saw the continuation of volcanism associated with the Deccan Traps and the commencement of the Himalayan orogeny. Rocks from this era are economically significant. Which valuable deposits are found in the rocks of the Tertiary era, particularly oil in association with Nummulitic limestone in the Khasi hills of Assam?

Options:
  1. Petroleum and coal
  2. Gold and silver
  3. Manganese and bauxite
  4. Diamond and platinum

Option: A