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During which epoch did the Himalayan Mountains form? 1.Eocene 2.Miocene 3.Paleocene 4.Pliocene
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During which epoch did the Himalayan Mountains form?

1.Eocene
2.Miocene
3.Paleocene
4.Pliocene

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The Himalayan mountains were formed due to collision of the Indian plate and the Eurasian plate which happened about 50 million years ago. This is covered by the Eocene era. Even until now, the Himalayan Mountains rises by 1 cm per year.
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