Question

The Oldest Mountain Ranges in India

• A. Vindhya ranges
• B. Sulaiman ranges
• C. Satpura ranges
• D. Aravalli anges

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Aravalli anges

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• The Aravalli Range is considered the oldest mountain range not only in India but also one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world. It extends approximately 800 kilometers (500 miles) across northwestern India, running from northeast to southwest across Rajasthan state. The range starts near Delhi and extends through Haryana, Rajasthan, and ends in Gujarat.

• Some key facts about the Aravalli Range:

1. Geological age:

   The Aravallis are estimated to be around 1.5 to 2.5 billion years old, dating back to the Precambrian era

2. The highest peak is Guru Shikhar on Mount Abu in Rajasthan, at about 1,722 meters (5,650 feet) above sea level

3. The range has been significantly eroded over time, which is typical of very ancient mountain ranges

4. It has significant ecological importance, with diverse flora and fauna

5. The range has historically served as a barrier between the Thar Desert and the fertile plains of eastern Rajasthan

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