| Assertion [A]: New folded mountains arc also called Tertian Mountains. |
| Reason [R]: They are mainly formed along the constructive plate margins. |
A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B) Both A and R arc true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C) A is true but R is false.
D) A is false, but R is true.
Correct Answer: C
Solution :
New folded mountains are also caller Tertiary Mountains. All the old folded mountains were originated before Tertiary period. The folded mountains of Caledonian and Hcrcynian mountain the building periods come under this category. These mountains have been so greatly denuded that they have now become relict folded mountains, for example, Aravallis, Vindhyachal etc. The Alpine folded mountains of Tertiary period arc grouped under the category of new folded mountains, for example, Rockies, Andes, Alps, and Himalayas etc.
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