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Analysing over 1,200 past earthquakes, India was divided into how many earthquake zones?
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Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Five
1. Several agencies studied 1,200 quakes.
2. They divided India into five zones.
3. The first two zones saw the worst quakes.
_Source: NCERT Class 11 Geography, India Physical Environment, Chapter 7, Natural Hazards and Disasters._
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