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The Himalayas are considered as type of mountains

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The Himalayas are considered as ________ type of mountains.

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Correct Answer: Option D
The Himalayas are considered as Tectonic type of mountains. Himalayas are a type of young fold mountains. Fold mountains are formed due to collision of tectonic plates. When two tectonic plates collide they get compressed resulting in upliftment of Earth's crust.
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