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Geological Time Scale – Question 23

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Topic
Geological Time Scale
Subject
General Studies
Difficulty
Medium
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Q · Geological Time ScaleMedium · 45s

The Banded Iron Formations (BIFs) are primarily associated with which Eon?

TopicGeological Time Scale
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min

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Explanation:BIFs formed mainly in the Proterozoic due to oxygenation of oceans.

Final Answer: Option B — Proterozoic
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Geological Time Scale Question 23 – UPSC CDS/OTA