UPSC Geography The origin and evolution of the earth Question Bank Universe / Sun / Planets / Earth

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    Which of the following statements relating to Earthquakes is/are correct?       [NDA 2014-I]
    1. The point of origin of Earthquake is called epicenter.
    2. The lines joining the places which were affected Earthquake at the same point of time arc called homoseismal lines.
     Select the correct answer using the codes given below

    A)  Only 1                         

    B)  Only 2             

    C)  Both 1 and 2                

    D)  Neither 1 nor 2 

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

     Hypocenter - The point of origin of an earthquake. Homoseismal Lines- The lines joining the places which experience the earthquake tremors at the same time called Homoseismal Lines.


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