Multiple choice

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer: List I (Theories/Hypothesis) A. Geosynclinal Theory B. Tetrahedral hypothesis C. Stationary Wave Theory D. Subsidence Theory List II (Hypothesis regarding origin of the earth)

  1. Origin of tides
  2. Origin of coral reefs and atolls
  3. Mountain building
  4. Origin of continents and ocean basin

  1. A 3 B 4 C 2 D 1

  2. A 4 B 3 C 2 D 1

  3. A 3 B 4 C 1 D 2

  4. A 4 B 3 C 1 D 2
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Kober's Geosynclinal Theory explains mountain building. Lowthian Green's Tetrahedral hypothesis explains the distribution of continents and oceans. Harris's Stationary Wave Theory explains tides. Darwin's Subsidence Theory explains the origin of coral reefs.

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