Q. In the context of plate tectonics, which of the following statements is NOT correct ?

  • (A) Eurasian plate is largely an oceanic plate.
  • (B) The major tectonic plates are surrounded by young fold mountain ridges, trenches, and/or faults.
  • (C) Tectonic plates move horizontally over the asthenosphere.
  • (D) Earth’s surface is divided into seven major plates.
✅ Correct Answer: (A) Eurasian plate is largely an oceanic plate.
Explanation: The Eurasian Plate is a tectonic plate which includes most of the continent of Eurasia (a landmass consisting of the continents of Europe and Asia), with the notable exceptions of the Indian subcontinent, the Arabian subcontinent, and the area east of the Chersky Range in East Siberia.

Published by Neelam Mittal ⭐ 4.57K Points at 01-Jan-2025 08:16 am in Geography

Explanation by: Neelam Mittal
The Eurasian Plate is a tectonic plate which includes most of the continent of Eurasia (a landmass consisting of the continents of Europe and Asia), with the notable exceptions of the Indian subcontinent, the Arabian subcontinent, and the area east of the Chersky Range in East Siberia.

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