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The Shivalik range was formed in which of the following period?

AEozoic

BPliocene

CMesozoic

DCenozoic

Answer:

B. Pliocene

Read Explanation:

The Shivalik Hills is a mountain range of the outer Himalayas. It was formed approximately 5-1.7 million years ago in Pliocene in Cenozoic period. Hence, B is the correct option.


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