Consider statements regarding hypocentre: I. It is the point where the energy is released and is called the focus of an earthquake. II. It is the point where the earthquake starts and may be many kilometers deep within the Earth. Which is/are correct?

Which of the following statements with reference to Richter scale is/are correct? 1. It is the intensity scale of an earthquake. 2. Richter indicates the amount of energy released during the earthqua…

Which of the following statements regarding earthquakes is/are correct ? 1. The point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus is called the epicentre of the earthquake. 2. Earthquakes generat…

Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Hypocenter is the point on the surface of the Earth, nearest to the focus. 2. Velocity of earthquake waves is higher in denser materials. 3. P wav…

Consider: I. Earthquake waves are basically of two types: body waves and surface waves. II. The body waves interact with the surface rocks and generate surface waves. Which is/are correct?

Which of the following statements with reference to shadow zones in an event of an earthquake is/are correct? 1. Zone between 105° and 145° from epicentre was identified as the shadow zone for both P…