Q. India’s Aravalli ranges can be placed in which of the following categories of mountains?

1. Block Mountains
2. Fold Mountains
3. Residual Mountains

Select the correct option from the codes given below:
Answer: Only 2 & 3
Notes: The mountains which are subjected to weathering and erosion for a long time, are lowered down and are called Relief or Residual mountains. The mountains of the Western Ghats, the Aravalli Mountain and the Parasnath mountain of Bihar belong to this type. Aravalli is also the oldest fold mountains. Please note that:

1. Aravalli  - Old Fold as well as Residual mountains
2. Himalaya - New Fold mountains
3. Western Ghats  - Block as well as Residual Mountains.

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