Pleistocene Climate Episodes and Geologic Timeline

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What type of deposits are associated with the Narmada valley?

Fluviatile deposits

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Aeolian deposits?

Thick deltaic deposits

Which geological formation is known for containing fossils of Elephas namadicus?

Narmada valley

What type of deposits does the Pranhita-Godavari basin primarily consist of?

Fluviatile deposits

Which period does the Didwana profile NOT extend to?

Pliocene

How many distinct cycles of wet and dry phases are noticed in eastern India?

Three

What indicates the successive positions of shorelines in the coastal tract?

Various terraces of sand dunes

Which type of deposits have yielded invertebrate shells near Tuticorin?

Shallow marine deposits

Which area is cited as an example having a fossil partial skull of an ancient human species?

Narmada valley

During which phases were gravel beds formed in Narmada Valley?

Wet phase with more water

Explore the climatic episodes of the Pleistocene period, including glacial and interglacial periods, and learn about the geological timeline of the Plio-Pleistocene boundary. Discover the work of pioneers like Agassiz and Penck in understanding these climatic episodes.

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