WBCS.LIVE practice question

The Himalayan mountain system belongs to which one of the following?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Fold mountains
  2. Volcanic mountains
  3. Block mountains
  4. None of these

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Fold mountains

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) Fold mountains šŸ“š Explanation: The 'Himalayas' are the youngest and highest 'Fold mountains' in the world. They were formed by the collision of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates millions of years ago. This ongoing collision continues to push the mountain range higher, making it geologically active with frequent earthquakes.