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The point inside the earth where earthquake energy is released is the:
AFault
BRidge
CFocus
DCrest
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Focus
1. It is also called the hypocentre.
2. The focus is where energy is released.
3. The epicentre lies directly above it.
_Source: NCERT Class 11 Fundamentals of Physical Geography, Chapter 3, Interior of the Earth._
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