The Western Ghats are an example of which type of mountain? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The Western Ghats are an example of which type of mountain?
A. Faulted edge of a plateau
B. Volcanic mountain
C. Block mountain
D. Fold mountain
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The Western Ghats are not true mountains but are the faulted edge of the Deccan Plateau[reference:112].

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