| Consider the following statements regarding the Himalayas. |
| 1. The mountain range is arch-shaped, convex Southwards with syntaxial bends at the Western |
| Eastern ends. |
| 2. The syntaxial bends are parallel to continental scale deep fault known as chaman fault in Western side and sagaing fault in Eastern side. |
| 3. The higher Himalayan crystallines is separated from the lesser Himalaya along the main central Thrust |
| Which of the statements] given above is/are correct? |
A) Only 1
B) 1 and 2
C) 1 and 3
D) All of these
Correct Answer: D
Solution :
[d] Himalayan is one of the youngest and highest mountain ranges on the globe with many peaks as high as 7000 meters and above. Himalayan Mountain range is arch-shaped, convex Southwards with syntaxial bends at the Western and Eastern ends. The syntaxial bends are parallel to continental scale deep fault Known as chaman fault and sagaing fault in the Western and Eastern end respectively. The higher Himalayan crystallines is separated from the lesser Himalaya along the main central Thrust.
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