Free Test Earthquakes – Civil S...

Q1: What is the point inside the Earth where an earthquake originates called?

A. Focus B. Epicenter C. Hypocenter D. Seismic point

Q2: What is the point on the Earth’s surface vertically above the focus called?

A. Seismograph B. Epicenter C. Hypocenter D. Tectonic point

Q3: Which scale measures the magnitude of an earthquake?

A. Richter scale B. Mercalli scale C. Beaufort scale D. Fujita scale

Q4: Which instrument is used to measure seismic waves?

A. Altimeter B. Hygrometer C. Seismograph D. Barometer

Q5: Which of the following is a primary (P) wave characteristic?

A. Transverse motion B. Moves slower than S-waves C. Travels only through solids D. Fastest seismic wave

Q6: Which of these waves arrives last during an earthquake?

A. Primary waves B. Secondary waves C. Love waves D. Surface waves

Q7: The boundary between two tectonic plates where earthquakes often occur is called:

A. Subduction zone B. Fault line C. Mantle ridge D. Trench

Q8: Which of the following is a secondary (S) wave feature?

A. Fastest seismic wave B. Travels through solids and liquids C. Cannot travel through liquids D. Causes compression

Q9: The theory explaining the movement of Earth’s lithosphere is called:

A. Continental drift theory B. Seismic cycle theory C. Plate tectonics D. Elastic rebound theory

Q10: What is the range of the Richter scale?

A. 1 to 5 B. 1 to 7 C. 0 to 9 D. No upper limit

Q11: Which type of plate boundary is most associated with earthquake activity?

A. Divergent B. Transform C. Convergent D. Passive

Q12: Which country is most prone to earthquakes due to its location on the Pacific Ring of Fire?

A. India B. Brazil C. Japan D. South Africa

Q13: Which Indian state is most seismically active?

A. Kerala B. Gujarat C. Maharashtra D. Bihar

Q14: Which major Indian city lies in Zone IV of seismic risk?

A. Delhi B. Mumbai C. Chennai D. Bangalore

Q15: What does the Mercalli scale measure?

A. Energy released B. Speed of waves C. Destruction caused D. Duration of tremor

Q16: Which Indian organization monitors earthquake activity?

A. IMD B. ISRO C. DRDO D. ICMR

Q17: What is the primary cause of most earthquakes?

A. Volcanic eruptions B. Mining activities C. Tectonic plate movement D. Atmospheric pressure

Q18: What is the term for a smaller earthquake following a major one?

A. Aftershock B. Foreshock C. Epicenter D. Tremor

Q19: What does a seismogram record?

A. Rainfall data B. Wind speed C. Earthquake waves D. Temperature changes

Q20: Which part of Earth’s structure is directly involved in generating seismic waves?

A. Core B. Mantle C. Crust D. Exosphere

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