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Plate Tectonics – Question 20

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Topic
Plate Tectonics
Subject
General Studies
Difficulty
Medium
Solve Time
45–60 sec

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Q · Plate TectonicsMedium · 45s

Which of the following statements about hot spots is correct? Hot spots are fixed points of upwelling magma. They can create volcanic island chains.Select the correct answer:

TopicPlate Tectonics
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.25
Test Duration30 min

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Explanation: E.g., Hawaii is formed as the Pacific Plate moves over a hot spot.

Final Answer: Option C — Both 1 and 2
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Plate Tectonics Question 20 – EPFO EO/AO