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Download Solution PDFThe continental drift theory was given by -
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Alfred Wegener.
- The Continental Drift Theory was given by Alfred Wegener in 1912.
- The theory is related to the concept of movement of Earth's continent over a geological time period.
- According to the theory, all the continents formed a single continental mass called Panagea and Mega ocean called Panthalas surrounded it.
- It also states that around 200 million years ago the continental mass panagea started splitting into two large continental mass called Laurasia and Gondwana land.
- India is a part of Gondwana land.
- Alfred Wegener was a German researcher, geophysicist, and meteorologist.
- Nicolaus Copernicus is famous for Heliocentric system.
- Charles Darwin is known for his Darwin's theory.
- Nicola Tesla is known for his contribution to the design for the modern alternating current .
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