QUESTION

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World Geography

Prelims 2024

Consider the following information :

RegionName of the mountain rangeType of mountain
1. Central AsiaVosgesFold mountain
2. EuropeAlpsBlock mountain
3. North AmericaAppalachiansFold mountain
4. South AmericaAndesFold mountain

In how many of the above rows is the given information correctly matched?

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Explanation

  • Central Asia - Vosges - Fold Mountain: This is incorrect. The Vosges Mountains are located in Europe, not Central Asia. They are block mountains.

  • Europe - Alps - Block Mountain: This is incorrect. The Alps, located in Europe, are a classic example of fold mountains, formed due to the collision of the African and Eurasian tectonic plates.

  • North America - Appalachians - Fold Mountain: This is correct. The Appalachian Mountains in North America are old fold mountains.

Mountain Ranges of the World

Mountain Ranges of the World

  • South America - Andes - Fold Mountain: This is correct. The Andes, running along the western edge of South America, are the longest continental mountain range in the world and are fold mountains formed due to the convergence of the Nazca and South American plates.

Therefore, only two rows have the information correctly matched.

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