Which of the following is the oldest mountain range in the world? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which of the following is the oldest mountain range in the world?
A. Aravalli
B. Appalachians
C. Urals
D. Himalayas
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Aravalli Range is one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world, estimated to be more than 2 billion years old[reference:183].
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Question #1
The Himalayas were formed by the collision of which two tectonic plates?
A. Indo-Australian Plate and Pacific Plate
B. Eurasian Plate and African Plate
C. Indo-Australian Plate and Eurasian Plate
D. Pacific Plate and North American Plate
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Himalayas were formed by the continental collision along the convergent boundary between the Indo-Australian Plate and the Eurasian Plate[reference:4].
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Question #2
Which mountain range is located on the island of Crete?
A. The Rhodope Mountains
B. The Alps
C. The Pindus Mountains
D. The White Mountains (Lefka Ori)
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The White Mountains, or Lefka Ori, are a mountain range located in the western part of Crete, Greece.
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Question #3
The Massif Central is a mountainous region in which country?
A. Italy
B. France
C. Spain
D. Germany
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Massif Central is a highland region in the middle of Southern France.
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