The Andes were formed by the subduction of which tectonic plate? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The Andes were formed by the subduction of which tectonic plate?
A. Nazca Plate
B. South American Plate
C. Pacific Plate
D. Antarctic Plate
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Andes were formed by the subduction of the Nazca Plate beneath the South American Plate along the western coast of South America.

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