9th Class Social Science Physical Features of India Question Bank Short Answer Type - Physical Features of India

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    How were Himalayas formed?

    Answer:

    Himalayas were formed due to the following reasons:
    (a) A piece of Gondwanaland drifted northwards towards Eurasian plate.
    (b) The northward drift resulted in the collision of Eurasian plate.
    (c) Due to this collision the sedimentary rocks which were accumulated in the Tethys were folded to form the mountain system of Himalayas.


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