Q. The Nebular Hypothesis was developed by which of the following?

[A] Immanuel Kant

[B] Laplace

[C] Alfred Wagner

[D] Both A & B

Answer: D
Notes:

A large number of hypotheses were put forth by different philosophers and scientists regarding the origin of the earth.  

  • One of the earlier and popular arguments was by German philosopher Immanuel Kant.  
  • Mathematician Laplace revised it in 1796. It is known as Nebular Hypothesis. 

Source: Fundamental of Physical Geography, Chapter – 2  

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