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

1, 2 only

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1, 2, 3 only

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3 only

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None

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Solution

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.

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