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Which of the following is the example of ‘Residual Mountain’?

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

Answer options

  1. Himalaya
  2. Kilimanjaro
  3. Etna
  4. Aravalli

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Aravalli

Explanation: The correct answer is D. Aravalli. Residual mountains are old mountains that have been worn down by erosion over millions of years, leaving only their resistant parts. The Aravalli Range, one of the world’s oldest fold mountains, is a prime example in India. It extends across Rajasthan, Haryana, and Delhi, with Guru Shikhar (1,722 m) as its highest peak.