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The oldest mountain range in India is:
Question

The oldest mountain range in India is:

A.

Himalayas

B.

Vindhyas

C.

Aravalli

D.

Satpura

Correct option is C


Correct Answer: (C) Aravalli
Explanation:
→ The Aravalli Range is the oldest mountain range in India.
→ It is a highly eroded fold mountain system.
→ It runs from Gujarat to Delhi.
→ Unlike young fold mountains, it has low and rounded peaks.
→ Hence, option (C) is correct.
Information Booster:
→ Aravallis act as a climatic barrier in western India.
→ Guru Shikhar is its highest peak.
→ It influences rainfall patterns.
→ Rich in mineral resources.
→ Plays a role in preventing desert expansion.

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