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Q. Why do Fold Mountains have enormous thickness of sedimentary rocks?

A
The plains were folded into mountains
B
Due to deposition of sediments in a valley for millions of years
C
Due to accumulation of sediments in a geosyncline
D
The sediments were folded into recumbent and nappe folds

Correct Answer

Due to accumulation of sediments in a geosyncline

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