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Geography GK · Q68

Lithosphere

Competitive Exams · Geography GK · question 68

Q68

A block of the earth's crust that has remained in position while the ground around it has subsides is known as ________

A.
Horst
Answer
B.
Plain
C.
Plateau
D.
Young folded mountain

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
A horst is the raised fault block bounded by normal faults. It is a raised block of the Earth's crust that has lifted, or has remained stationary, while the land on either side has subsided.