Bihar Special GK PYQ 243 of 603 · Geographical Scenario

Which of the following districts does not have a Dharwar geological structure?

  1. AMunger
  2. BRohtas
  3. CJamui
  4. DNawada
  5. ENone of the above / More than one of the above

65th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2019

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Correct answer: (b) Rohtas

Explanation

In Bihar, districts with Dharwar stratigraphic structure lie in south-eastern Bihar. These include Munger, Nawada and Jamui, whereas Rohtas is a part of south-western Bihar. Vindhyan sequence rocks are found in this region. In Bihar, Vindhyan sequence rocks occur in the Kaimur region and the Son river valley (Rohtas).

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