Multiple choice

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer: List I (Scholars) A. Jeans and Jeffreys B. Chamberlin and Moulton C. Kant and Laplace D. Hoyle and Littleton List II (Hypothesis regarding origin of theEarth)

  1. Nebular Hypothesis
  2. Tydal Hypothesis
  3. Supernova Hypothesis
  4. Collision Hypothesis

  1. A 4 B 1 C 3 D 2

  2. A 2 B 4 C 1 D 3

  3. A 5 B 2 C 1 D 3

  4. A 2 B 4 C 5 D 1
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Jeans and Jeffreys proposed the Tidal (2) hypothesis - a passing star tidally disrupted the sun. Chamberlin and Moulton proposed the Collision (4) or Planetesimal hypothesis. Kant and Laplace proposed the Nebular (1) hypothesis. Hoyle (not Littleton) proposed the Supernova (3) hypothesis.

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