Consider the following information:

 

Region

Name of the mountain range

Type of mountain

1.

Central Asia

Vosges

Fold mountain

2.

Europe

Alps

Block mountain

3.

North America

Appalachians

Fold mountain

4.

South America

Andes

Fold mountain


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

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  1. Only one
  2. Only two
  3. Only three
  4. All four

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Option 2 : Only two
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The correct answer is Option 2.Key Points

  • The Vosges Mountain in Europe (not in Central Asia) is an example of block mountain systems. Block Mountains are created when large areas are broken and displaced vertically. The uplifted blocks are termed as horsts and the lowered blocks are called graben. Hence, Pair 1 is incorrect.
  • The Alps is one of the youngest fold mountains with rugged relief and high conical peaks located in Europe. Hence, Pair 2 is incorrect.
  • The Appalachians in North America is one of the very old fold mountains in the world. Hence, Pair 3 is correct.
  • Andes is one of the youngest fold mountains located in South AmericaHence, Pair 4 is correct. 
S.No. Region Name of the mountain range Type of mountain
1. Europe Vosges Block mountain
2. Europe Alps Fold mountain
3. North America Appalachians Fold mountain
4. South America Andes Fold mountain

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