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Q. The Greater Himalaya are composed of which of the following rocks:
  1. Granite
  2. Schists
  3. Gneiss
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
Answer: 1, 2 & 3
Notes: The Greater Himalaya mainly consist of crystalline, igneous, and metamorphic rocks. Examples include Granite (igneous), Schists and Gneiss (both metamorphic). All three types—Granite, Schists, and Gneiss—are found in the region, forming its core geological structure.
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