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When you travel in Himalayas, you will see the following

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When you travel in Himalayas, you will see the following:
1. Deep gorges
2. U-turn river courses
3. Parallel mountain ranges
4. Steep gradients causing land sliding
Which of the above can be said to be the evidence for Himalayas being young fold mountains?

(a)

1 and 2 only

(b)

1, 2 and 4 only

(c)

3 and 4 only

(d)

1, 2, 3 and 4

Explanation

All listed features are evidence of the Himalayas being young fold mountains: deep gorges, U-turn river courses, parallel mountain ranges, and steep gradients.