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The youngest folded mountain range in the world ?

AAravalli

BAndes

CHimalayas

DNone of the above

Answer:

C. Himalayas

Read Explanation:

  • 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.

  • The Himalayas are the youngest folded mountain range in the world.


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