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Gujarat suffered severe earthquakes in 1819, 1956 and which recent year?
A1993
B2004
C1967
D2001
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. 2001
1. Central-western India also has quakes.
2. Gujarat was hit in 1819, 1956 and 2001.
3. Maharashtra was hit in 1967 and 1993.
_Source: NCERT Class 11 Geography, India Physical Environment, Chapter 7, Natural Hazards and Disasters._
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