Geography question from JKAS Prelims, 2022 by JKPSC
India's first Geological Park approved by the Geological Survey of India is located at:
Last updated May 15, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option A —
Lamheta, Madhya Pradesh
Details of the Site
The Geological Survey of India (GSI) approved the establishment of India's first geo-park at Lamheta (or Lameta) village on the banks of the Narmada River in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh.
Significance: Lamheta is world-renowned for its "Lameta Formation," which contains significant dinosaur fossils. It was here in 1828 that William Sleeman discovered the first dinosaur fossils in India.
UNESCO Recognition: The site is also part of the broader effort to recognize the geological heritage of the Narmada Valley, which has been on the UNESCO tentative list.
Answer verified by Quintessence Classes faculty — Karan Nagar, Srinagar.
