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 generate Primary and Secondary waves that radiate outward from the earthquake focus. 3. Deep-focus earthquakes are likely to cause more damage than shallow-focus earthquakes. Select the answer using the code given below :

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…

Which of the following statements with reference to L-Wave or Long Wave generated by an earthquake is/are correct? 1. They follow the Earth's circumference 2. They travel at more or less at a constan…

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…

Consider the following statements with reference to Secondary waves (S-Waves) generated during an earthquake : 1. They create troughs and crests in the material through which they pass. 2. The direct…

Which of the following statements regarding tropical cyclones is/are correct ? 1. These storms develop during the summer and autumn in every tropical ocean except the South Atlantic and eastern South…