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Mountains and Their Types · UPSC CDS/OTA · Question 49 of 60

Mountains and Their Types: Block mountains typically form due to

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Mountains and Their Types
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General Studies
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Block mountains typically form due to:

TopicMountains and Their Types
Question Typemultiple choice
Difficultymedium
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Test Duration30 min

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Block mountains develop from tensional forces causing the Earth’s crust to fracture and produce faults. Large blocks between faults may rise or drop relative to one another, creating mountainous uplifted areas known as block mountains.

Final Answer: Option B - Tension and faulting of crust
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