The Himalayas have uplifted from which of the following geosynclines?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. Tethys geosynclines
- The Himalayas originated from the Tethys Geosyncline, an ancient oceanic basin that existed between the landmasses of Laurasia and Gondwana.
- This geosyncline formed as a result of the tectonic processes that eventually led to the collision of the Indian Plate with the Eurasian Plate.
- The immense pressure and geological forces from this collision triggered the uplift of the Himalayan mountain range, a process that began around 50 million years ago and continues today.
- This ongoing tectonic activity is responsible for the region's significant seismic and geological activity.