Earthquake prediction is a branch of __________.

Seismology

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Microbiology

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Bacteriology

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is A Seismology
Seismology is the study of earthquakes which involves the prediction of earthquakes, hence option A is correct.
Microbiology is the study of microorganisms and bacteriology is the study of bacteria, thus both are incorrect.

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