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    Which one of the following mountains is formed due to convergence of one oceanic and one continental plate?           [UGC-II (Geog) 2016]

    A)  Urals

    B)  Alps

    C)  Andes

    D)  Appalachians

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

     As per description of Continental Drift Theory of Wegner, North & South America Continents drifted toward the west due to Tidal force. Due to resistance and friction of Sima, the Western coast of above two continents folded, causing the formation of Andes & the Rockies mountains.


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