Question

Q. Consider the following statements with reference to the theory of "continental drift"

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• A.
  1 only
• B.
  1 and 2 only
• C.
  2 only
• D.
  2 and 3 only

Answer 1

The correct option is A

1 only
Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct and Statement 2 is incorrect: According to Wegener, the proponent of continental drift, all the continents formed a single continental mass, a mega ocean surrounded by the same. The supercontinent was named PANGAEA, which meant all earth. The mega-ocean was called PANTHALASSA, meaning all water. So, statement 1 is correct, and 2 is incorrect.
Wegener proposed that the movement accountable for the drifting of the continents was instigated by tidal force and pole-fleeing force.

Statement 3 is incorrect: Coriolis force had existed ever since the earth started rotating.