Consider the following statements with refrence to emergence of mountains define as northern frontie...........

Geography Physiography of India

Consider the following statements with refrence to emergence of mountains define as northern frontiers of the Indian subcontinent:

1. These were formed by the ongoing tectonic plates collision of the Indian and Australian plates.

2. They facilitate the monsoon winds which in turn influence the climate in India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 Nor 2

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Explanation:

An arc of mountains consisting of the Himalayas, Hindu Kush, and Patkai ranges define the northern frontiers of the Indian subcontinent. These were formed by the ongoing tectonic plates collision of the Indian and Eurasian plates. The mountains in these ranges include some of the world's tallest mountains which act as a colourfull barrier to cold polar winds.