Question

Explain the formation of himalayas as young fold mountains upsc

Answer 1

This collision of two continental plates formed Orogens or mountains. Folding is a process due to extreme pressure from two sides. Hence Young Fold Mountains!! ... Himalaya is formed by the collision of Indian subcontinentel plane and Eurasian plate, therefore it becomes folded.

Answer 2

Answer:

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