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    Which one among the following best explains the reason for the Eastern and Western boundaries of the Pacific Ocean experiencing frequent earth-quake?                                 [NDA 2011-I]

    A)  There are deep ocean trenches along these margins

    B)  High mountain stretch along the continental margins adjacent to this ocean

    C)  The currents of the vast Pacific Ocean continue to dash against the continental margins

    D)  These margins coincide with the plate margins

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

     The eastern and western boundaries of the Pacific Ocean experience frequent earthquake because these margins coincide with the plate margins.


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