About how many million years ago did the Indian Plate collide with Asia?
A5 to 10
B20 to 25
C50 to 55
D150 to 200
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 50 to 55
The collision with Asia happened in the Eocene Epoch, roughly 50 to 55 million years ago.
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