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SSC CHSL 2020 PYQ — Question 31

SSC CHSL - 19th October 2020 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q31

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India is divided into how many earthquake zones (seismic zones)?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 4.

  • The latest version of the seismic zoning map of India given in the earthquake-resistant design code of India assigns four levels of seismicity for India in terms of zone factors.
  • In other words, the earthquake zoning map of India divides India into 4 seismic zones (Zone 2, 3, 4, and 5) unlike its previous version, which consisted of five or six zones for the country.
  • According to the present zoning map, Zone 5 expects the highest level of seismicity whereas Zone 2 is associated with the lowest level of seismicity.