The Alps were formed by the collision of which tectonic plates? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The Alps were formed by the collision of which tectonic plates?
A. South American Plate and Nazca Plate
B. African Plate and Eurasian Plate
C. North American Plate and Eurasian Plate
D. Pacific Plate and North American Plate
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Alps were formed by the collision of the African Plate with the Eurasian Plate, which began about 50 million years ago.

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