Q. The mountain building in the Himalayas began
✅ Correct Answer: (C)
both (a) and (b)
Explanation:
The Himalayan mountain building (or orogeny) began about 45 million years ago.
- It started when the Indian continental plate collided with the Eurasian plate, causing the uplift that formed the Himalayas.
So, both statements (a) and (b) are correct. Hence, option (C) is the right answer.
Explanation by: Mr. Dubey
The Himalayan mountain building (or orogeny) began about 45 million years ago.
- It started when the Indian continental plate collided with the Eurasian plate, causing the uplift that formed the Himalayas.
So, both statements (a) and (b) are correct. Hence, option (C) is the right answer.