alleryWhich of these can cause an earthquake?
ARainfall alone
BMoonlight alone
CVolcanic activity
DLightning alone
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Volcanic activity
1. Earthquakes are caused mostly by rupture of geological faults.
2. Volcanic activity, landslides and mine blasts can also cause them.
3. Rainfall alone, moonlight and lightning alone are not listed causes.
_Source: Wikipedia, Earthquake, Terminology_
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