WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ANCIENT INDIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What formed as the subcontinent of South Asia collided with Asia?
A
Hindu Kush Mountain Range
B
The Himalaya
C
Indus River
D
Deccan Plateau
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The collision between the Indian subcontinent and the Asian landmass resulted in the formation of the Himalayan Mountains and the rise of the Tibetan Plateau, with consequent major climatic and environmental changes around our planet.

Detailed explanation-2: -It began moving north, at about 20 cm (7.9 in) per year, and is believed to have begun colliding with Asia as early as 55 million years ago, in the Eocene epoch of the Cenozoic. However, some authors suggest the collision between India and Eurasia occurred much later, around 35 million years ago.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer and Explanation: The Himalayas were formed on a convergent plate boundary. They were created when there was a collision between the Indian and Eurasian plate.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Indan and Asian plates started moving towards each other, and met about 52 million years ago. A block from the Indian plate collided with the continental block of the Asian plate, and formed the Himalayas.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Himalayas are a prime example of how tectonic plate motion can manipulate the earth in extraordinary ways. These colliding plates resulted in the formation of the highest mountain range on the planet.

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