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Geography GK · Q83

Lithosphere

Competitive Exams · Geography GK · question 83

Q83

Why do Fold Mountains have enormous thickness of sedimentary rocks?

A.
Due to deposition of sediments in a valley for millions of years
B.
Due to accumulation of sediments in a geosyncline
Answer
C.
The plains were folded into mountains
D.
The sediments were folded into recumbent and nappe folds

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Due to accumulation of sediments in a geosyncline fold mountains have enormous thickness of sedimentary rocks. The plains were folded into mountains and The sediments were folded into recumbent and nappe.