Earthquake – MCQ || Geological Engineering ||

Earthquake – MCQ || Geological Engineering

1. The point inside the earth where fracture begins is termed as.

a) Epicenter
b) Center
c) Hypocenter
d) None of these

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c) Hypocenter

2. The point above the hypocentre on the earth’s surface is termed as.

a) Epicenter
b) Center
c) Hypocenter
d) Focus

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a) Epicenter.

3. Compressional waves are also known as.

a) Longitudinal /primary waves
b) Secondary waves
c) Rayleigh waves
d) Love waves

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a) Longitudinal /primary waves

4. Which zone is considered to be the highest seismic zone in India?

a) Zone II
b) Zone III
c) Zone IV
d) Zone V

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d) Zone V.

5. The value of the basic horizontal seismic coefficient in the case of zone V is

a) 0.02
b) 0.04
c) 0.08
d) 0.12

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c) 0.08

6. The value of seismic zone factor for zone V ( zone 5/five)

a) 0.05
b) 0.24
c) 0.36
d) 0.46

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c) 0.36

7. The value of seismic zone factor for zone IV ( zone 4/four)

a) 0.12
b) 0.24
c) 0.36
d) 0.46

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b) 0.24

8. The position of the focus or hypocentre is determined with the help of.

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Seismograph records.

9. The number of seismic zones in India is

a) Four ( Zone II, III, IV, V)
b) Five ( Zone I, II, III, IV, V)
c) Six ( Zone I, II, III, IV, V, VI)
d) None of these

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a) Four ( Zone II, III, IV, V)

Q: The number of seismic zones in India is Five or Four? Which is the correct answer?

A: As per IS 1893 (Part 1) 2002, there are four zones of the earthquake in India. But, previously it was five and six zones. So, the correct answer is four zones.

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