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Which of the following is a young fold mountain?

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SSC MTS 8th July 2022 Shift-1

The Alps

The Appalachians

Aravalli Range

The Vosges

- Option 1: The Alps

- The Alps are a young fold mountain range formed due to the collision of the African and Eurasian tectonic plates.

- They are known for their high peaks and jagged appearance, typical of young mountains.

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- Option 2: The Appalachians

- This mountain range is one of the oldest fold mountains, located in Eastern North America.

- They were formed over 300 million years ago, making them much older than the Alps.

- Option 3: Aravalli Range

- This range in India is among the oldest and not a young fold mountain.

- It was formed over 2.5 billion years ago.

- Option 4: The Vosges

- The Vosges are low mountains in Eastern France.

- They are not considered young fold mountains; they formed during the same orogenic cycle as the Appalachians.