Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R): Assertion (A): The intensity of earthquake shaking is generally maximum at the epicentre. Reason (R): The epicentre is the point on the Earth's surface vertically above the hypocentre, and so it is the surface point nearest to the source of seismic waves.

Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Angular velocity for all locations on the Earth's surface is the same while linear velocity varies. 2. Linear velocity is maximum at the equator a…

Consider the following statements regarding earthquake waves: I. P-waves are similar to sound waves. II. S-waves can travel through gaseous, liquid and solid materials. III. The zone between 105° and…

Consider the following statements: Statement I: Scientific studies suggest that a shift is taking place in the Earth's rotation and axis. Statement II: Solar flares and associated coronal mass ejecti…

Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the codes given below: 1. The northern end of the earth’s axis is called North Pole. 2. 45° latitude is half of the length of the…

Consider the following statements : 1. The axis of the earth's magnetic field is inclined at 23 and a half degree to the geographic axis of the earth. 2. The earth's magnetic pole in the northern hem…