Question

Which of the following is the oldest mountain range in India?

• A. Aravali Mountains
• B. Western Ghats
• C. Himalayas
• D. Both A & C

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Aravali Mountains

• The oldest mountain range in India is the Aravalli Range.

• It predates the Himalayan Range.

• It stretches across the Indian states of Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Haryana, and ends in Delhi.

• It stretches for approximately 692 kilometers (430 miles)

• It roughly runs in a northeast-southwest direction.

• The Aravalli Range plays a crucial role in regulating the climate of northwestern India.

• It acts as a barrier against the spread of the Thar Desert.

• It is a source of many rivers.