UPSC Geography Interior of the Earth / पृथ्वी का आंतरिक भाग Question Bank Universe and Our Planet Earth

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    Which one among the following explains the earthquakes of the eastern margins of Asia?

    A)  Seduction of Pacific plate under Asiatic plate

    B)  Seduction of African plate below European plate

    C)  Seduction of Indian plate under Asiatic plate

    D)  Seduction of American plate under the Pacific plate

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

     In 1906, Montessus de Bailore described the earthquakes and their characteristics within a specific region. It generally occurs by subduction of pacific plate under Asiatic plate and triggered a series of devastating Tsunamis.


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