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Bishruta Bhowal

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· 1 Months ago

Aravalli not a fold mountain.

Question:
Which one of the following is not old fold mountains?
Options:
A) Ural mountains
B) Aravali mountains
C) Andes mountains
D) Appalachian mountains
Solution:
Ans: (c) Young fold Mountains : –

(i) Mountains that have rugged relief and high conical peaks are called young fold mountains.

(ii) They are new folds with very little wear and tear.

Example : – Himalayas, Alps, Andes etc.

Old Fold Mountains :–

(i) Mountains that have rounded feature and low elevation are called old fold mountains.

(ii) They are worn out old folds.

Example : – Aravallis, Applachians, Ural etc. 

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· 1 Months ago

Dear Student,

Given answer is correct, The Aravallis are some of the oldest fold mountains in the world. Beginning from the Rajasthan in western India, the mountain range extends to Delhi.

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