Geography · Geomorphology
Given below are two statements: Statement I: The frequent occurrence of earthquakes in the Himalayan region shows that the Himalayas have not yet attained isostatic equilibrium and still continue to rise further. Statement II: There is almost complete unanimity that the Himalayan mountains have come out of a great geosyncline called the Tethys Sea and the uplift has taken place in different phases. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
- 1Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
- 2Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
- 3Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
- 4Both Statement I and Statement II are correct✓
Correct answer
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
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