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How was Deccan Traps formed?

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During the movement of the Indian plate towards the Asiatic plate, a major event that occurred was the outpouring of lava. It led to formation of the Deccan Traps. This started somewhere around 60 million years ago and continued for a long period of time.
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  • Which type of volcanic eruptions have caused Deccan Trap formations?

    A
    1. Shield
    B
    2. Flood
    C
    3. Composite
    D
    4. Caldera

  • Assertion (A): One of the distinct features of the Peninsular plateau is the black soil area known as Deccan Trap. Reason (R): This is of volcanic origin hence the rocks are sedimentary.

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    B
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    C
    A is true but R is false.
    D
    A is false but R is true.

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    A
    Shield eruption
    B
    Composite eruption
    C
    Caldera eruption
    D
    Flood basalt eruption

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