Indian Geography UPPSC 1998 GS-I
Question

The palaeomagnetic evidence indicates that in the past the Indian landmass has moved:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: northward

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “northward”.

Palaeomagnetic evidence strongly supports the theory that the Indian landmass has moved northward over millions of years.

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