Question

Consider the following statements.

1. Gondwanaland was the southern part of a super continent called Pangea.
2. Gondwanaland only included India and the African continent.

Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?

• A. Only statement 1
• B. Only statement 2
• C. Both statement 1 and statement 2
• D. Neither statement 1 nor statement 2

Answer 1

The correct option is B Only statement 2

Gondwanaland was the southern part of the ancient super continent called Pangea. After the breakup of Pangea into the two separate landforms of Gondwanaland and Laurasia, the former existed as one single landmass that consisted of India, Australia, Africa, and South America. The northern part of Pangea is referred to as Laurasia.