Q. The term Jig – Saw – Fit is related to which of the following?

[A] Global Warming

[B] Geological time scale

[C] Continental drift

[D] Volcano distribution

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation: Evidence in Support of the Continental Drift:

The Matching of Continents (Jig-Saw-Fit): The shorelines of Africa and South America facing each other have a remarkable and unmistakable match.

  • It may be noted that a map produced using a computer programme to find the best fit of the Atlantic margin was presented by Bullard in 1964.
  • It proved to be quite perfect. The match was tried at 1,000- fathom line instead of the present shoreline.

Source: NCERT – Fundamental of Physical Geography

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