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Question

The palaeomagnetic evidence indicates that in the past the Indian landmass has moved:

  1. northward
  2. sourthward
  3. eastward
  4. westward

Answer:

Option A: northward

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “northward”.

Palaeomagnetic evidence strongly supports the theory that the Indian landmass has moved northward over millions of years.