The Himadri was formed by what type of rocks?
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option C —
Metamorphic Rocks
Why the Himadri is MetamorphicThe Himadri, also known as the Great Himalayas or the Inner Himalayas, is the northernmost and highest range of the Himalayan mountains.
Formation: The Himalayas were formed by the collision of the Indian Plate and the Eurasian Plate. The extreme pressure and heat generated during this tectonic collision transformed the original sedimentary and igneous rocks into metamorphic rocks.
Core Composition: The core of the Great Himalayas is composed mainly of granite (an igneous rock), but the range itself is predominantly characterized by highly metamorphosed rocks like schist and gneiss.
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