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प्रश्न
Epeirogeny and orogeny, cite the differences.
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उत्तर
| Feature | Orogeny (Mountain-Building) | Epeirogeny (Continent-Building) |
| Nature of Movement | Involves horizontal (tangential) movements causing intense folding and faulting of the crust. | Involves broad vertical (radial) movements causing uplift or subsidence of large continental areas. |
| Scale & Effect | Operates along narrow belts (plate margins) and creates complex structures like high mountain ranges (e.g., the Himalayas). | Affects large continental masses or plateaus without causing severe rock folding or deformation. |
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