Question

The Himalayan mountain system is geologically categorised as?

• A. residual mountains
• B. folded mountains
• C. block mountains
• D. volcanic mountains

Answer 1

Answer:

B. folded mountains

The Himalayan mountain system is geologically categorized as a fold mountain. The Himalayas are young fold mountains formed by the convergence of two tectonic plates. They constitute one of the 5 physiographic divisions of India. Along with acting as a grand barrier guarding India's frontiers, they also act as a dividing range between the Tibetan Plateau in the north and India in the south.