Consider the following statements regarding the Pleistocene epoch and its relevance to Indian palaeontology:

The Pleistocene epoch is known for glacial cycles and the presence of large mammals, or megafauna.

The epoch spanned from about 2.50 million years ago to 11,700 years ago.

Evidence from this epoch in India is largely restricted to Himalayan sedimentary layers.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question

Statement 1 is correct: The Pleistocene epoch is characterized by repeated glaciation and large mammals.
Statement 2 is correct: The epoch spanned from approximately 2.6 million to 11,700 years ago.
Statement 3 is incorrect: Evidence from the Pleistocene is not restricted to the Himalayas; the recent find in Chandrapur, Maharashtra, clearly demonstrates its presence in peninsular India as well.

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Only 1 and 2

Statement 1 is correct: The Pleistocene epoch is characterized by repeated glaciation and large mammals.
Statement 2 is correct: The epoch spanned from approximately 2.6 million to 11,700 years ago.
Statement 3 is incorrect: Evidence from the Pleistocene is not restricted to the Himalayas; the recent find in Chandrapur, Maharashtra, clearly demonstrates its presence in peninsular India as well.

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