Question

Which of the following statements are correct?

1. Fold mountains are formed due to the compression of sedimentary rock strata of the earth's crust. 
2. The Himalayas and the Alps were formed through this process
3. The Himalayas were formed as a result of the collision of the Indian plate and the African plate.

• A. ii, iii
• B. i, ii
• C. All
• D. i only

Answer 1

Answer:

B. i, ii

• Fold mountains are formed due to the compression of sedimentary rock strata of the earth's crust. 

• This process is known as folding. 

• The Himalayas and the Alps were formed through this process

• The Himalayas were formed as a result of the collision of the Indian plate and the Eurasian plate.