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Folding is the result of

A. Epeirogenetic force

B. Coriolis force

C. Orogenetic force

D. Exogenetic force

Answer: Option C

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Folding is the result of orogenetic force. Orogeny is a mountain building process. Orogenic processes involve severe folding and affecting long and narrow belts of the earth's crust. In contrast to epeirogenic movement, orogenic movement is a more complicated deformation of the Earth's crust.

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