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What was the theory profounded by Alfred Wegener, a German meteorologist? With what principle was it associated?

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Alfred Wegener, a German meteorologist put forth a comprehensive argument in the form of ..the continental drift theory.. in 1912. This was regarding the distribution of the oceans and the continents.
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  • What was the name given by Alfred Wegener to a large continent surrounded with water?

    A
    Pangaea
    B
    Panthalassa
    C
    Angaraland
    D
    Gondwanaland

  • What was invented by Alfred Nobel ?

    A
    Microphone
    B
    Typewriter
    C
    Dynamite
    D
    Gramophone

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