Q: What geological event led to the formation of the Deccan Traps in India?

A Tectonic movement
B Erosion
C Glaciation
D Volcanic eruption

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Answer: D

Explanation:

The Deccan Traps in India are vast volcanic basalt beds that were formed by a massive volcanic eruption that occurred towards the end of the Cretaceous period, between 67 and 66 million years ago. Layer after layer was formed by the volcanic activity that lasted many thousands of years, and when the volcanoes became extinct, they left a region of highlands with typically vast stretches of flat areas on top like a table, hence it is also known as Table Top. This volcanic eruption is thought to have been responsible for the extinction of the dinosaurs. The volcanic hotspot that produced the Deccan Traps is believed to be located under the present-day island of Réunion in the Indian Ocean.

Q: What geological event led to the formation of the Deccan Traps in India?

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