Which of the following mountains is the oldest ?
The correct answer is Aravalli.
Key Points
- Aravalli Mountain Range is Pre Cambrian range fold mountain range.
- It is one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world.
- It starts from Girnar, Gujrat, and extends up to Delhi covering Rajasthan and Haryana.
- Its total length is 692 Kms and from this 550 km is located in Rajasthan. Guru Shikhar in Sirohi, Rajasthan is the highest peak of the Aravalli Mountain Range.
- The hidden limb of the Aravallis that extends from Delhi to Haridwar creates a divide between the drainage of rivers of the Ganga and the Indus Rivers.
Important Points
- The Tian Shan is a mountain range located in Central Asia. Its highest peak is Jengish Chokusu. It is spread in China, Kazakhstan, Krygyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan.
- Satpura Range is a mountain range located in MP and Maharashtra. Its highest peak is Dhupgarh.
- The Alps is a mountain range of Europe. Mont Blanc is the highest peak of this range.
