Question

Choose the CORRECT sequence of older to younger formations in the stratigraphy of the Cuddapah Supergroup.

• A. Pulivendla–Gulcheru–Vempalle–Tadpatri
• B. Gulcheru–Vempalle–Pulivendla–Tadpatri
• C. Gulcheru–Pulivendla–Tadpatri–Vempalle
• D. Vempalle–Gulcheru–Tadpatri–Pulivendla

Hint:

Mnemonic: “Please Go Visit Tadpatri” — Pulivendla → Gulcheru → Vempalle → Tadpatri.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Background.
The Cuddapah Supergroup (Proterozoic age) is exposed in Andhra Pradesh and contains four main formations — Pulivendla, Gulcheru, Vempalle, and Tadpatri — belonging to the Papaghni and Chitravati Groups.
Step 2: Stratigraphic sequence.
From oldest to youngest, the correct order is: Pulivendla → Gulcheru → Vempalle → Tadpatri.
Step 3: Conclusion.
Thus, the correct answer is (A).