The Himalayas are an example of: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The Himalayas are an example of:

A. Fold Mountains

B. Volcanic Mountains

C. Block Mountains

D. Residual Mountains

Answer: Option A

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

The Himalayas were formed by the collision of the Indian and Eurasian plates and are fold mountains.

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B. Ocean salinity balance

C. Atmospheric balance

D. Gravitational equilibrium of the crust

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