SSC Selection Post 2019 PYQ — Question 38

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level 2019 - 14 Oct 2019 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q38

Which of the following is largest tectonic or lithospheric plate of Earth?
 

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2  i.e. Pacific.

This immense oceanic plate underlies the majority of the Pacific Ocean and is the largest of Earth's major tectonic plates, covering an area of approximately 103 million square kilometers. Its boundaries are characterized by intense geological activity, including the "Ring of Fire," a zone of frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, due to its interaction with surrounding plates.