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    Question

    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 Select the correct answer using the code given below:
    A 1 and 2 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 3 and 4 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 1, 2 and 4 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 1, 2, 3 and 4 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    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 

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