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    Which of the following physiographical features were

    formed when the Indo-Australian plate and the Eurasian plate converged? 1. Trans-Himalayas 2. Purvanchal 3. Lakshadweep Islands 4. Arakan Yoma range Select the correct answer using the code given below:
    A 1 and 2 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 3 and 4 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 1, 2 and 4 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 1, 2, 3 and 4 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The convergence between the Indo-Australian plate and the Eurasian plate gave rise to many geomorphological features including Himalayas. These include: 1. Trans-Himalayas тАУ They lie to the north of the Great Himalayan range. Includes ranges such as Kailash range, Ladakh range, Karakoram range etc. 2. Purvanchal mountain range тАУ They were formed on the eastern margin of the continental convergence, aligned in a north-south direction. They include ranges such as Patkai Bum, Naga hills, Mizo hills etc. 3. Arakan Yoma range in Myanmar┬а

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