Which of the following physiographical features were formed when the Indo-Australian plate and the Eurasian plate converged?

1. Trans-Himalayas

2. Purvanchal

3. Lakshadweep Islands

4. Arakan Yoma range

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Solution

The convergence between the Indo-Australian plate and the Eurasian plate gave rise to many geomorphological features including Himalayas. These include: 1. Trans-Himalayas – They lie to the north of the Great Himalayan range. Includes ranges such as Kailash range, Ladakh range, Karakoram range etc. 2. Purvanchal mountain range – They were formed on the eastern margin of the continental convergence, aligned in a north-south direction. They include ranges such as Patkai Bum, Naga hills, Mizo hills etc. 3. Arakan Yoma range in Myanmar