Q47
The Himalayas are considered as ________ type of mountains.
A.
Relief
B.
Submarine
C.
Volcanic
D.
Tectonic
AnswerAnswer: Option D
Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
The Himalayas are considered as Tectonic type of mountains. Himalayas are a type of young fold mountains. Fold mountains are formed due to collision of tectonic plates. When two tectonic plates collide they get compressed resulting in upliftment of Earth's crust.