1. The Continental drift theory was associated with

(a) Abraham Ortelius
(b) Alfred Wegener
(c) Arthur Holmes
(d) Edmond Hess

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Alfred Wegener 

2. The southern continent broken from pangaea is known as

(a) Laurasia
(b) Gondwanaland
(c) Pacific
(d) Panthalassa

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Gondwanaland 

3. Which one of the following is not a minor plate? [NCERT Geography]

(a) Nazca
(b) Arabia
(c) Philippines
(d) Antarctica

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Antarctica 

4. From the following identify the evidences in support of Continental Drift theory ?

(a) Tillite
(b) Placer Deposits
(c) Jig-Saw-Fit
(d) All the above

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All the above 

5. The polar-fleeing force is related to the

(a) Rotation of the earth
(b) Revolution of the earth
(c) Gravity anamolies
(d) Bulge at the equator

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Rotation of the earth 

6. Which of the following are not associated with convergent plate margins?

(a) Deep-focus earthquakes
(b) Rift valleys
(c) Island arcs
(d) Deep-sea trenches

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Rift valleys 

7. An interconnected chain of mountain system is formed by

(a) Mid-oceanic ridges
(b) Abyssal plains
(c) Continental margins
(d) None

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Mid-oceanic ridges 

8. Which of the following are associated with Plate Tectonics ?

(a) McKenzie
(b) Parker
(c) Morgan
(d) All of the above

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All of the above 

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