Question

Match the minerals in Group I with their highest order of interference color in Group II (for 0.03 mm mineral thickness).

Group I	Group II
P. Bababudan Group	1. Eastern Dharwar
Q. Banded Gneissic Complex-I	2. Western Dharwar
R. Bonai Granite	3. Aravalli
S. Kolar Group	4. Singhbhum

• (A) P – 2, Q – 3, R – 4, S – 1
• (B) P – 3, Q – 2, R – 1, S – 4
• (C) P – 2, Q – 1, R – 4, S – 3
• (D) P – 4, Q – 3, R – 2, S – 1

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Matching Stratigraphic Units with Corresponding Archean Cratons 

• P. Bababudan Group: This stratigraphic unit is associated with the Western Dharwar Craton (Group II: 2).
• Q. Banded Gneissic Complex-I: This unit is associated with the Aravalli Craton (Group II: 3).
• R. Bonai Granite: This granite is part of the Singhbhum Craton (Group II: 4).
• S. Kolar Group: The Kolar Group is associated with the Eastern Dharwar Craton (Group II: 1).

Step 2: Arranging the Matches

Based on the correct associations:

\[ \mathbf{P = 2, \quad Q = 3, \quad R = 4, \quad S = 1} \]

Final Answer:

Hence, the correct option is: (A).