Which one of the following is the correct order of formation of geological systems in India in terms of their age? [Starting with the oldest]

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Which one of the following is the correct order of formation of geological systems in India in terms of their age? [Starting with the oldest]

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Geography

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CAPF

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{'geological systems': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'correct order': [0, 0, 2, 0], 'dharwars': [0, 0, 0, 2], 'formation': [2, 1, 10, 19], 'india': [8, 1, 7, 13], 'vindhyans': [0, 0, 0, 2], 'aravallis': [3, 0, 0, 1], 'aravalis': [1, 0, 0, 1], 'cuddapahs': [0, 0, 0, 1]}

Option 1: Dharwars - Aravallis - Vindhyans - Cu

Option 2: Aravalis - Dharwars - Cuddapahs - Vindhyans

Option 3: Vindhyans - Dharwars - Aravallis - Cuddapahs

Option 4: Cuddapahs - Vindhyans - Dharwars - Aravallis

The correct order of formation of geological systems in India, starting with the oldest, is:

Option 2: Aravalis - Dharwars - Cuddapahs - Vindhyans.

The Aravalis were the earliest formed geological system in India. They are a range of mountains located in western India.

The Dharwars were the next to be formed. They are a type of rock formation found in southern India.

The Cuddapahs were formed after the Dharwars. They are also a type of rock formation, found in India`s southern region.

The Vindhyans were the most recent geological system to be formed. They are a range of hills that stretch across central India.

So, the correct order of formation of these systems is Ar