Which is the youngest mountain range in India? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which is the youngest mountain range in India?

A. Himalayas

B. Satpura

C. Vindhya

D. Aravalli

Answer: Option A

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The Himalayas are the youngest fold mountains in India.

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Which mountain range is famous for biodiversity and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in India?

A. Western Ghats

B. Aravalli

C. Vindhya

D. Satpura

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Western Ghats are recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to their rich biodiversity.

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The Himalayas are considered to be among the youngest mountain ranges in the world. When did the collision that formed them begin?

A. About 200 million years ago

B. About 10 million years ago

C. About 70 million years ago

D. About 500 million years ago

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The collision between the Indo-Australian and Eurasian plates started in the Upper Cretaceous period about 70 million years ago[reference:5].

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The Matterhorn is in:

A. The Alps

B. The Dolomites

C. The Pyrenees

D. The Carpathians

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Matterhorn is in the Alps.

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