Question

Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct about the Earthquake zones of India?

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• A. 1, 2 only
• B. 1, 2, 3 only
• C. 3 only
• D. None

Answer 1

The correct option is D None

Explanation:

• Statement 1 is incorrect. India has been divided into four earthquake zones (Zone II to Zone V). In 2002, In revised classification, Zone I has been merged with Zone 2
• Statement 2 is incorrect. The zones are classified on the basis of the intensity (Not magnitude) of earthquakes that may occur in these regions.
• Statement 3 is incorrect. Apart from the Himalayas, Northeast India and the Kachchh region of Gujarat also comes under zone V.