JKSSB Sub Inspector 2022 Q21 solved answer

JKSSB Sub Inspector - Geography - 2022

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Question

The Himadri was formed by what type of rocks?

  1. A. Igneous Rocks
  2. B. Sedimentary Rocks
  3. C. Metamorphic Rocks
  4. D. Igneous Rocks and Sedimentary Rocks

Answer

Correct option: C - Metamorphic Rocks

The Himadri, or the Greater Himalayas (the highest of the Himalayan ranges), was formed primarily by metamorphic rocks. During the massive tectonic collision between the Indian Plate and the Eurasian Plate, the rocks were subjected to intense heat and pressure, transforming them into metamorphic rocks such as quartzite, schist, and gneiss. The Great Himalayas also have some intrusive igneous (granitic) rocks, but the dominant rock type that characterises Himadri is metamorphic.