Question 1 - True or False - Chapter 2 Class 9 Geography - Physical Features of India - Geography

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According to the Plate tectonics theory, the crust  (upper part) of the Earth has been formed out of seven major and some minor plates. 

Answer :

According to the Plate tectonics theory, the crust  (upper part) of the Earth has been formed out of  seven major and some minor plates.

This statement is True

Explanation :

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  • In the plate tectonics theory, the mentioned land is called Gondwana Land.  
  • It was an ancient supercontinent that broke up about 180 million years ago.   
  • The continent eventually split into landmasses we recognise today Africa, South America,  Australia, Antarctica, the Indian subcontinent and the Arabian Peninsula. 
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