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Q · Mountains and Their TypesMedium · 45s
Which is the correct order of mountain formation age (oldest to youngest)?
TopicMountains and Their Types
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Aravallis are Precambrian, Appalachians are older than Himalayas.
Final Answer: Option D — Aravallis > Appalachians > Himalayas