The Aravalli Range is an eroded stub of ancient mountains formed in which era? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The Aravalli Range is an eroded stub of ancient mountains formed in which era?

A. Mesozoic Era

B. Paleozoic Era

C. Cenozoic Era

D. Archaean Era

Answer: Option D

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

The Aravalli Range was formed in the Archaean Era (several 100 million years ago)[reference:39].

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