Geography Lithosphere

Q. The Himalayas were formed due to ________

A
Folding of the earth's crust
B
Internal pressure of two large land forms
C
Faulting of the earth's crust
D
Folding of the geo-syncline named Tethys

Correct Answer

Folding of the geo-syncline named Tethys

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