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    Question

    Which is the youngest mountain range among the

    following?
    A Vindhya Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Aravali Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Shivalik Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Annamalai Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    • The Shivalik range is the youngest mountain range among the options listed. It is the outermost range of the Himalayas, running from Dhauladhar in the south to Kangra in the north. • The average altitude of the Shivalik range is between 1500 to 2000 meters, and it was formed during the Jurassic period. It is part of the newly folded mountains. • The Shivalik range is also known as the Sub-Himalayan Range, Shivalik Range, or outer Himalayas. • The Aravali mountain range is one of the oldest ranges in India and runs through Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Haryana, with the range ending in Delhi. Thus, the correct answer is (c) Shivalik.

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