Question

Which of the following statements describe the formation of the Himalayas?

• A. The plate collided with the Eurasian plate.
• B. The Indo-Australian plate got separated from the Gondwanaland.
• C. The Indo-Australian plate started moving southwards.
• D. The collision created a transform boundary which broke a huge landmass.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B)

The correct options are
A The plate collided with the Eurasian plate.
B The Indo-Australian plate got separated from the Gondwanaland.

The Indo-Australian plate collided with the Eurasian plate. This created a convergent boundary forming the Himalayas.