Question 9

Major earthquakes are less likely to occur in
(a) North-East India
(b) Rajasthan
(c) Rann of Kutch
(d) Orissa

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Solution

Major earthquakes are less likely to occur in Orissa. The threatened areas in India are Kashmir, Western and Central Himalayas, the whole of North-East, Rann of Kutch, Rajsthan and Indo-Gangetic Plane.

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Question 10

List three states in India where earthquakes are more likely to strike.

Indicate the type of climate of the following areas:

(a) Jammu and Kashmir: ______________

(b) Kerala: _____________

(d) North-east India:___________

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