36. Which of the following states in India is most prone to earthquakes?
a) Kerala
b) Tamil Nadu
c) Gujarat
d) Assam
Answer: c) Gujarat
37. What is the minimum magnitude of an earthquake that can be felt by humans?
a) 2.0
b) 3.0
c) 4.0
d) 5.0
Answer: b) 3.0
38. Which of the following is a type of earthquake that occurs after a larger earthquake in the same area?
a) Aftershock
b) Fore shock
c) Tsunami
d) Seismic wave
Answer: a) Aftershock
39. What is the point on the Earth’s surface directly above the focus of an earthquake called?
a) Epicenter
b) Seismic zone
c) Fault line
d) Hypocenter
Answer: a) Epicenter
40. Which of the following is a measure of the energy released during an earthquake?
a) Magnitude
b) Intensity
c) Amplitude
d) Frequency
Answer: a) Magnitude
