The Western Ghats are believed to have been formed during the break-up of which supercontinent? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The Western Ghats are believed to have been formed during the break-up of which supercontinent?
A. Laurasia
B. Pangaea
C. Gondwana
D. Rodinia
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Western Ghats are believed to have been formed during the break-up of the supercontinent Gondwana some 150 million years ago[reference:76].
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The Pennine Alps are famous for containing:
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Correct Answer: Option A

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The Matterhorn is a famous mountain in the Pennine Alps, on the border between Switzerland and Italy.
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The Eastern Ghats are a discontinuous chain of mountains. Which of the following is a major break in the Eastern Ghats?
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The Eastern Ghats are pierced by several rivers, including the Godavari, which creates a major break in the range[reference:158].
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The Rwenzori Mountains are located on the border between Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo in East Africa.
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