Geography
Assertion (A): Earthquake is a violent catastrophic event.
Reason (R): It is caused when plates are colliding with each other.
- A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
- Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A.
- A is true but R is false.
- A is false but R is true.
Answer
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Explanation — The crust of the earth is made up of a series of movable plates. These plates move and slide over each other (sometimes colliding) and their edges produce faults along the line of weakness. This movement of plates causes earthquakes. Most earthquakes are caused by tectonic movements.
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What is the name of this instrument?
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Which of the following is not a cause of earthquake?
- Folding & faulting
- Volcanism
- Deep underground mining
- Tsunami
'Earthquakes are a common occurrence and I have grown accustomed to them, said by Taiwan resident Hsien-Hsuen Keng. [News 18, 3rd April, 2024]
Why according to you is the reason for the common occurrence of earthquakes in Taiwan?
Assertion (A): Landslide is a common phenomenon of Alps, Himalaya, Andes and Rockies.
Reason (R): These are young fold mountains under which plates are always in movement.
- Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
- Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A.
- A is true but R is false.
- A is false but R is true.