Question

The youngest folded mountain range in the world ?

• A. Aravalli
• B. Andes
• C. Himalayas
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Himalayas

• 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.