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Physical Features of India — Social Studies STD 9 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 9Social StudiesPhysical Features of India3 Marks
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Why are Himalayas called Young Fold Mountains?
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Answer

The Himalayas are known as the young fold mountains because they have been formed only few million years ago. They were formed because of the folding of the earth’s crust due to tectonic activity.

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