Question

(d) How were the Himalayas formed ?​

Answer 1

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The Himalayan mountain range and Tibetan plateau have formed as a result of the collision between the Indian Plate and Eurasian Plate which began 50 million years ago and continues today. 225 million years ago (Ma) India was a large island situated off the Australian coast and separated from Asia by the Tethys Ocean.

Answer 2

Answer:

Himalaya was formed due to collision of Indian plate and Eurasian plate which folded and uplifted the geosyncline of Tethy sea about 50 million years ago and continuous till today. Himalaya is the youngest mountain of India

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