PrepRung
Sign inSign up free

NDA 2022 GAT · General Knowledge · Indian Geography · easy

The Himalayas are young fold mountains. 2. The Aravalis are the youngest fold mountains of India.

Single correct option

Consider the following statements:
1. The Himalayas are young fold mountains.
2. The Aravalis are the youngest fold mountains of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  1. A. 1 only
  2. B. 2 only
  3. C. Both 1 and 2
  4. D. Neither 1 nor 2
Show answer and solution

Answer: (A) 1 only

The Himalayas formed by the collision of the Indian and Eurasian plates in the Tertiary period and are young fold mountains, so statement 1 is correct. The Aravalis are among the oldest fold mountains, worn down by erosion over a very long time, so statement 2 is wrong.
Report a mistake

Original question written in the NDA 2022 GAT pattern and checked twice for the correct answer. Not an official question paper. How we write and check questions · Corrections policy · Report a mistake