Consider the following statements with reference to Geo heritage Sites Geo heritage refers to the ge...........

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Consider the following statements with reference to Geo-heritage Sites

Geo-heritage refers to the geological features which are inherently or culturally significant offering insight to earth’s evolution.
Geological Survey of India (GSI) is the parent body which is making efforts towards identification and protection of geo-heritage sites
Siwalik Fossil Park has recently been accorded a Geo-heritage site.

Select the correct statement.

1&2 only

2&3 only

1&3 only

All of the above

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Explanation:

Geo-heritage Sites refers to the geological features which are inherently or culturally significant offering insight to earth’s evolution or history to earth science or that can be utilized for education.

Geological Survey of India (GSI) is the parent body which is making efforts towards identification and protection of geo-heritage sites/national geological monuments in the country.
Siwalik Fossil Park, Himachal Pradesh and Stromatolite bearing Dolomite / Limestone of Buxa Formation of Buxa Formation, Sikkim have been accorded Geo-heritage sites tag.

Hence all statements are correct.