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Major earthquakes are less likely to occur in


A

North East India

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Rajasthan

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Rann of Kutch

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Orissa

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Solution

The correct option is D

Orissa


Answer: (d) Orissa

In Orissa, major earthquakes are less likely to occur. Kashmir, the Western and Central Himalayas, the entire North-East, the Rann of Kutch, Rajasthan, and the Indo-Gangetic Plain are perhaps the most dangerous regions in India.

Earthquake

An earthquake is defined as the shaking of the Earth’s surface caused by a sudden release of energy in the Earth’s crust, which causes seismic waves, also known as S waves. The type and intensity of an earthquake are determined by the seismic activity in the area.

Earthquake zone

An earthquake zone is defined as the zone on the earth’s surface around which the majority of earthquakes occur. It is also known as the seismic zone or earthquake belt.

There are a total of 5 earthquake zones in India, and they are:

  • Zone 5: Highly prone to earthquakes. Punjab, Kashmir, and North-East India.
  • Zone 4: Parts of Delhi, Jammu, Bihar, and Indo-Gangetic basin.
  • Zone 3: Moderate damage risk. Western Himalayan plains, Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
  • Zone 2 and 1: Low damage risk.

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