Question

Write a short note on the Aravalis.

Answer 1

• The Aravalis are the oldest fold mountains in India, formed during the Archean Era. They extend for about 800 km from Delhi to Gujarat, forming a northeast-southwest belt.
• The highest peak is Guru Shikhar (1,722 m) in Mount Abu, Rajasthan.
• The Aravalis are heavily eroded, containing hard rocks like granite and gneiss, and are rich in minerals like copper and zinc.