Q131 / 270 · NDA 2012 (Phase 1) · General Ability

The Damuda series of Gondwana system has three stages, namely, Raniganj, Barren Rocks and Barakar. The middle stage is called Barren because

A
it consists of coal and not iron
B
it consists of iron and not coal
C
it consists of neither coal nor iron
Correct answer
D
it is a sedimentary layer consisting of shale and clay

Solution

The correct answer is option D.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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