With reference to Fold Mountains, consider the following statements:
1. Fold mountains are the youngest mountains on the earth's surface.
2. Fold mountains are formed by action of both compressive and tensional forces.

Only 1

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Only 2

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Both 1 and 2

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is A Only 1
A fold mountain is formed by action of compressive forces only, however a block mountain is formed by action of both compressive as well as tensional forces. Hence, statement 2 is wrong.

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