Which tectonic plate carries the Indian subcontinent? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which tectonic plate carries the Indian subcontinent?
A. Pacific Plate
B. African Plate
C. Indo-Australian Plate
D. Eurasian Plate
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
India lies on the Indo-Australian Plate, which collided with the Eurasian Plate to form the Himalayas.

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