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CET 12th Level — Earthquakes & Volcanoes MCQs

Practice 20 free earthquakes & volcanoes multiple choice questions for CET 12th Level exam. Instant answers with explanations in Hindi and English.

Master Earthquakes & Volcanoes under World Geography for CET 12th Level with our curated MCQ set. Every question follows real Rajasthan exam patterns. Switch between Hindi and English anytime.

CET 12th Level — World Geography — Earthquakes & Volcanoes

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Question 1 of 20

Which famous seismic event is explicitly cited as a consequence of immense pressure accumulation at a Convergent plate subduction zone?

Question 2 of 20

What proportion of the Earth's surface does the S-wave shadow zone cover for any given earthquake?

Question 3 of 20

Consider the following statements regarding P-waves and S-waves: 1. P-waves are longitudinal while S-waves are transverse. 2. Both P-waves and S-waves can travel through solid, liquid, and gaseous media. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are INCORRECT?

Question 4 of 20

What is the primary mechanism behind Reservoir-Induced Seismicity (RIS)?

Question 5 of 20

A seismograph station positioned at an angular distance of 130° from the epicenter of a major earthquake will record which of the following wave profiles?

Question 6 of 20

Which of the following describes the mechanism behind earthquakes resulting from Volcanic Eruptions?

Question 7 of 20

Which of the following statements explains why Surface Waves possess the highest amplitude and are the most destructive despite being the slowest?

Question 8 of 20

A seismic station situated at 150° from an earthquake's epicenter will receive:

Question 9 of 20

Assertion (A): The San Andreas fault generates highly destructive earthquakes due to plates pulling apart from each other. Reason (R): It is an example of a Transform Boundary where friction causes plates to lock until stress is released. Select the correct option from the following:

Question 10 of 20

Which of the following best describes the fundamental difference between Love Waves and Rayleigh Waves?

Question 11 of 20

What is the primary factor that causes the P-wave shadow zone to form between 103° and 142°?

Question 12 of 20

Which of the following earthquake causes is specifically linked to 'isostatic adjustments'?

Question 13 of 20

Which of the following options correctly orders the seismic waves from the lowest to the highest damage impact on infrastructure?

Question 14 of 20

Consider the following statements regarding divergent tectonic boundaries: 1. They occur primarily at mid-ocean ridges. 2. The pulling apart of plates leads to the crust fracturing. 3. The resulting earthquakes are typically extremely deep-focus and massive in magnitude. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

Question 15 of 20

A seismologist evaluates the potential for Anthropogenic earthquakes in a newly industrialized zone. Which specific factor should they monitor as a primary cause?

Question 16 of 20

What happens to Body waves (P and S) when they reach the Earth's surface?

Question 17 of 20

Assertion (A): P-waves are always recorded first by seismograph stations worldwide. Reason (R): They travel in a transverse motion that is immune to fluid resistance. Select the correct option from the following:

Question 18 of 20

Which specific mechanical characteristic allows P-waves to successfully travel through solid, liquid, and gas media?

Question 19 of 20

A massive earthquake hits due to immense friction locking tectonic plates together until they violently snap horizontally. What specific type of tectonic boundary creates this geological scenario?

Question 20 of 20

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental characteristic of the S-wave Shadow Zone?

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