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प्रश्न
Distinguish between each of the following: Tectonic mountain and Volcanic mountain.
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उत्तर
| Tectonic mountain | Volcanic mountain |
| It is built by the tectonic force working on the crust of the earth. | It is built by the volcanic eruption from the interior of the earth. |
| It is the result of upthrust force of the tectonic movement. | It is the result of upthrust force of magma coming up on the earth surface. |
| It may be built by sedimentary or metamorphic rocks. | It may be built by crystalline igneous rocks of particular composition. |
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