Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

Who is known as the Father of Geology?

Options:

John Butler

Alfred Wegener

James Hutton

Art Smith

Correct Answer:

James Hutton

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) - James Hutton

  • James Hutton is known as the Father of Geology.
    • He formulated geological principles on the basis of his observations of rocks.
    • He was a Scottish naturalist, physician, and geologist.