Question

classify mountains on the basis of their origin. give an example of each

Answer 1

The types of mountains are: Fold mountains: Fold Mountains have their origins in the folds of the Earth. Some of the fold mountains are the Himalayas and Aravallis in the Indian sub-continent, Alps in Europe, Urals in Eurasia. Block mountains: These are formed when large areas are broken and uplifted to form horsts.