GS-1Specific Microtheme

Continental Drift Theory and Evidence (Wegener's Model)

Mapped under Geomorphology Interior and Tectonics → Topic 11 World Physical Geography

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Other Microthemes in Geomorphology Interior and Tectonics:

Earth's Interior Structure (Seismic Wave Behavior, Discontinuities)Continental Drift Theory and Evidence (Wegener's Model)Sea Floor Spreading Theory and Palaeomagnetism Plate Tectonic Theory, Plate Boundaries (Divergent, Convergent, Transform)Intraplate Volcanism, Mantle Plumes, and Hotspots Mountain Building (Orogeny), Fold Mountains Evolution, and Isostasy Rift Valleys, Faulting, and Graben Formation

UPSC Mains Questions on "Continental Drift Theory and Evidence (Wegener's Model)" (2)

2021 marks

Despite India being one of the countries of the Gondwanaland, its Gondwanalan mining industry contributes much less to its Gross Domestic Product d and Mining (GDP) in percentage. Discuss.

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2013 marks

What do you understand by the theory of continental drift? Discuss the Continental prominent evidences in its support.

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