The Indo-Australian plate is still moving northward at about 6.7 centimeters/year, causing the Himalayas to rise by approximately: MCQ with Answer and Explanation
The Indo-Australian plate is still moving northward at about 6.7 centimeters/year, causing the Himalayas to rise by approximately:
A. 10 centimeters/year
B. 3 centimeters/year
C. 1 centimeter/year
D. 5 centimeters/year
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Indo-Australian plate is still moving northward at about 6.7 centimeters/year, which results in the Himalayas rising by about 5 centimeters a year[reference:16].
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