Which of the following statements are correct?
I. In earthquakes, shocks are generated at a point known as the epicentre.
II. The point of origin of shock may be within the crust or mantle.
III. Most earthquake-prone areas are at the margins of tectonic plates.
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I and III
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I and II
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II and III
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I, II and III
C
Correct answer
Explanation
The point of origin of shock may be within the crust or mantle, and most earthquake-prone areas are at the margins of tectonic plates. There are two main causes of earthquakes.
Also, statement I is not correct. The point where earthquake shocks are generated is called its "Focus".
The point directly above the "Focus" on the earth's surface is its "Epicentre".