The Indian desert also known as Marusthali is believed to be under the sea during which one of the following eras ?
Cenozoic era
Palaeozoic era
Mesozoic era
Archaean and Pre-Cambrian era
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UPSC CDS-2 – 2022
Geological evidence, including the presence of marine fossils (like ammonites) found in areas like Jaisalmer within the Thar Desert, suggests that parts of the region were submerged under a shallow sea during the Mesozoic era, particularly during the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods. This indicates that the area was part of the Tethys Sea or its remnants before tectonic uplift and regression of the sea formed the landmass.