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PAThe Indian Plate is still colliding with the Eurasian Plate — and that’s why the Himalayas are rising even today.
Around 50 million years ago, the Indian Plate began moving northward and crashed into the Eurasian Plate, leading to the formation of the Himalayas and the Tibetan Plateau. This continental collision is still active, with the Indian Plate moving nearly 5 cm per year.
This ongoing tectonic activity is the reason behind frequent earthquakes in North India, Nepal, and the Himalayan region. The Himalayas are not just mountains — they are a living example of plate tectonics in action.
If you’re preparing for UPSC, State PCS, SSC, or any competitive exam, understanding plate tectonics, continental drift theory, and Himalayan formation is extremely important for Geography and General Studies.
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