The Western Ghats are an example of which type of mountain? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The Western Ghats are an example of which type of mountain?

A. Volcanic mountain

B. Block mountain

C. Faulted edge of a plateau

D. Fold mountain

Answer: Option C

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

The Western Ghats are not true mountains but are the faulted edge of the Deccan Plateau[reference:112].

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