A major earthquake occured on $26^{t h} J a n u a r y 2001$ in which part of India?

Mumbai (Maharashtra)

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Uri (Kashmir)

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Bhuj (Gujarat)

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Guwahati (Assam)

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Solution

The correct option is C Bhuj (Gujarat)
Earthquake in Bhuj district of Gujarat was of very high magnitude, damaging human life and properties on a huge scale.

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