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Which two tectonic plates are responsible for the Himalayan region’s seismic activity?

AIndian and African plates
BEurasian and North American plates
CIndian and Eurasian plates
DAustralian and Antarctic plates

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Correct Answer: C: Indian and Eurasian plates

Explanation: The correct answer is C: Indian and Eurasian plates. The Himalayan region's seismic activity is caused by the collision of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates. This ongoing collision, which began around 50 million years ago, formed the Himalayas and continues to cause frequent earthquakes.

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