Multiple choice

Folds in which one limb inclines moderately with regular slop while the other inclines steeply at right angle and the slope is almost vertical are known as

  1. Isoclinal

  2. Monoclinal

  3. Recumbent

  4. Asymmetrical
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Monoclinal folds have one limb with moderate inclination and another limb that is steep or vertical, creating an asymmetrical fold structure. Isoclinal folds have parallel limbs, recumbent folds are overturned, and asymmetrical folds generally refers to any non-symmetrical fold.

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