Geological interest in the States of Bihar and Jharkhand springs from two major factors. The region is endowed with vast and diverse mineral resources, housed in a variety of geological formations. In fact, all the major geological formations of the Indian Peninsular Shield find representation in the two States. Secondly, a major part of Bihar State forming part of the Great Himalayan Foredeep, fed by the Ganga and its tributaries provides rich agricultural lands ...
Indian Continental Lithosphere: Emerging Research Trends
