The Eastern Ghats are geologically older than the Himalayas. They were formed in which era? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The Eastern Ghats are geologically older than the Himalayas. They were formed in which era?
A. Mesozoic era
B. Cenozoic era
C. Archaeozoic era
D. Paleozoic era
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Geological evidence indicates that the Eastern Ghats were formed during the Archaeozoic era and are very much more ancient than the Himalayas[reference:85][reference:86].

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