Multiple choice

The earth under the Himalayas is always moving. Which is NOT an effect of this movement?

  1. Mount Everest rises slightly every year

  2. The Deccan Plateau rises slightly every year

  3. Earthquakes are common in the area

  4. Landslides are common in the area
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Deccan Plateau is located in southern India, far from the Himalayan plate boundary, so tectonic activity in the north does not affect it. In contrast, the collision of the Indian and Eurasian plates causes Mount Everest to rise and triggers frequent earthquakes and landslides in the Himalayan region.

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