Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Consider the following statements:
1. Focus in the point of release of seismic energy in the interior of the earth during earthquakes.
2. Epicentre of an earthquake is also known as ‘Hypocentre’.
Which of the following is/are ‘True’?

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 only
• C. Both 1 and 2
• D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

The correct option is A 1 only

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> The point, where earthquakes are generated first, is called focus or hypocenter The hypocenter is the point within the earth where an earthquake rupture starts and seismic energy is released.The epicenter is the point directly above it at the surface of the Earth.