Multiple choice

Which of the following places fall in the highest risk zone associated with earthquakes in India (also known as Zone V)?

  1. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
  2. Rann of Kutchh
  3. State of Kashmir
  4. Central Himalayas

  1. 1, 2 and 3

  2. 1, 2 and 4

  3. 1, 3 and 4

  4. 2, 3 and 4
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Zone 5 covers the areas with the highest risk zone that suffers earthquakes of intensity MSK IX or greater. The state of Kashmir, the western and central Himalayas, the Northeast Indian region and the Rann of Kutch fall in this zone. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands fall in Zone 3.

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