Indian geology: The oldest rocks in India are reported from which region? Identify the cratonic/Archaean area known for ancient gneisses and schists. Choose the correct option.
General Knowledge
Indian Geography
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
Answer
Correct Answer: Dharwar region (Karnataka)
Explanation
Concept
The Dharwar craton of Karnataka contains some of India's oldest Archaean rocks (gneisses, schists), older than the Proterozoic Aravalli and Vindhyan sequences.Final AnswerDharwar region (Karnataka).