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Which of the following are earthquake zones in India?

A

The Himalayan Zone

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Eastern coastal Zone

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Indo - Gangetic Zone

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Peninsular Zone

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Solution

The correct option is D Peninsular Zone
An earthquake zone is an area where earthquakes tend to focus. There are 3 earthquake zones in India:
1. The Himalayan Zone
2. Indo - Gangetic Zone
3. Peninsular Zone.

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