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Q: The Himalayas is the example of……..
  • A. Fold mountains
  • B. Block mountains
  • C. Ancient mountains
  • D. Residual mountains
Correct Answer: Option A - The Himalayas are an example of fold mountains. The Himalayas were formed around 40 to 50 million years ago when the Indo-Australian Plate collided with the Eurasian Plate. This caused compression in the Tethys Sea which raised the ocean flood and folds were formed in the soft rocks to create the mountains.
A. The Himalayas are an example of fold mountains. The Himalayas were formed around 40 to 50 million years ago when the Indo-Australian Plate collided with the Eurasian Plate. This caused compression in the Tethys Sea which raised the ocean flood and folds were formed in the soft rocks to create the mountains.

Explanations:

The Himalayas are an example of fold mountains. The Himalayas were formed around 40 to 50 million years ago when the Indo-Australian Plate collided with the Eurasian Plate. This caused compression in the Tethys Sea which raised the ocean flood and folds were formed in the soft rocks to create the mountains.