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Which of the following states is also known as the ‘Molassis basin’, which is made up of soft unconsolidated deposits?
Question

Which of the following states is also known as the ‘Molassis basin’, which is made up of soft unconsolidated deposits?

A.

Assam

B.

Meghalaya

C.

Tripura

D.

Mizoram

Correct option is D

Correct Option : (d), Mizoram

Mizoram is the state in India that is also known as the Molasses Basin and is made uo of soft unconsolidated deposits:

Additional Information : 

  • The Molasses of continental and marine clastic sedimentary rocks, mainly consisting of sandstones and shales.
  • These deposits from in depositional environments such as beaches, lagoons, river channels, and backwater swamps. 
  • Features: Made up of soft, loosely packed geological deposits, mountainous geography with many foreland basins.

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