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 earthquake.

Consider the following statement about earthquake – 1. Intensity of earthquake is measured on Mercalli Scale. 2. Earthquake’s magnitude is the measurement of energy released. 3. Magnitude of earthqua…

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 kil…

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…

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 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…