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Natural disasters are major adverse events caused by natural _____ processes.

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An elastic wave generated by an Impulse such as an earthquake or an explosion is called _____.
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The earthquake measuring more than 9 on Richter scale occurs in average how many years on the earth?
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The word 'epicenter' is used to describe:

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____ is used to measure earthquake intensity.
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The term 'epicentre' is associated with:
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Consider the following statements:

1. Black soils occur mainly in Maharashtra, Western Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat.

2. Alluvial soils are confined mainly to the Northern plains.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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The Ajanta paintings belong to _____.

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An earthquake is also known as _____.
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Which of the following statements regarding landslides is/are correct?

1. They are sudden and sporadic.

2. They result when the slope is gentle.

3. Mining activity is also responsible for landslides.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

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The forces responsible for the movements of Earth's crust, eruption of Volcanoes and earthquakes are:
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The term 'epicenter' is associated with_____.
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Most of the devastating earthquakes are usually caused by _____.
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The point on the Earth's surface vertically above the place of origin of an earthquake located inside the Earth is called the- 

(A) Seispoint

(B) Epipoint

(C) Focus

(D) Epicentre

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Which of the following represents the place of origin of the earthquake?
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In which of the following islands, massive tsunami wave killed at least 113 people?
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Directions: Out of the given options, choose the one which can substitute for the given phrase/sentence.

A person who agrees to work for somebody in order to learn a skill.

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If the Richter scale shows a value of 7.2, then the seismograph indicates _____.
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Which one of the following is most prone to earthquakes?