Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> When you travel in Himalayas, you will see the following:

1. Deep gorges
2. U-turn river courses
3. Parallel mountain ranges
4. Steep gradients causing land-sliding

Which of the above can be said to be the evidence for Himalayas being young fold mountains?

• A. 1 and 2 only
• B. 1, 2 and 4 only
• C. 3 and 4 only
• D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer 1

The correct option is D 1, 2, 3 and 4

The evidence for the young fold nature of Himalayas include deep gorges, V shaped valleys, U-turn river courses, parallel mountain ranges, steep slopes, etc.