The Himalayas are an example of: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The Himalayas are an example of:
A. Residual Mountains
B. Fold Mountains
C. Block Mountains
D. Volcanic Mountains
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The Himalayas were formed by the collision of the Indian and Eurasian plates and are fold mountains.

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