Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Aravalli Range and environmental jurisprudence in India?
1. The Aravalli Range is composed of young fold mountains that act as a climate barrier to the Thar Desert.
2. The T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad case established the legal doctrine of continuing mandamus to oversee forest protection across the country.

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Accepted Answer

B. 2 only — Statement 1 is incorrect because the Aravallis are among the oldest fold mountains in the world and currently exist as highly denuded relict mountains, not young fold mountains. Statement 2 is correct, as the 1995 Godavarman case introduced the concept of 'continuing mandamus', allowing the Supreme Court to continuously monitor forest protection compliance.

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