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Question 1. The study of earthquakes is called __________
  1.    Eathquakology
  2.    Tremology
  3.    Seismology
  4.    Quakegraphy
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Seismology
Answer: (c).Seismology
Question 2. The point vertically above the focus is __________
  1.    Epicenter
  2.    Isocenter
  3.    Epivector
  4.    Isovector
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Epicenter
Answer: (a).Epicenter
Question 3. What is the location of maximum damage caused due to an earthquake?
  1.    Focus
  2.    Epicenter
  3.    100 km from epicenter
  4.    Same everywhere
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Epicenter
Answer: (b).Epicenter
Question 4. The point of origin of an earthquake below the earth’s surface is called __________
  1.    Isocentre
  2.    Isopoint
  3.    Focus
  4.    Epicentre
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Focus
Answer: (c).Focus
Question 5. What is the maximum depth of focus observed till date?
  1.    100 km
  2.    500 km
  3.    700 km
  4.    1000 km
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> 700 km
Answer: (c).700 km
Question 6. Which type of sandstone is more stable?
  1.    Cemented with siliceous material
  2.    Cemented with argillaceous material
  3.    Cemented with ferruginous material
  4.    Cemented with calcareous material
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Cemented with siliceous material
Answer: (a).Cemented with siliceous material
Question 7. In metamorphic rocks derived from stratified sedimentary rocks, the direction of cleavage with respect to the original bedding may cause a complex system of weak planes.
  1.    True
  2.    False
  3.    May be True or False
  4.    Can't say
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> True
Answer: (a).True
Question 8. Which zones are most potential surfaces for rock slips?
  1.    Smooth surfaces
  2.    Rough surfaces
  3.    Shear zones
  4.    Tensile zones
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Shear zones
Answer: (c).Shear zones
Question 9. What has to be considered while giving cuts in stratified rocks?
  1.    Risk factor
  2.    Complication factor
  3.    Safety factor
  4.    Dip factor
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> Dip factor
Answer: (d).Dip factor
Question 10. What can be said about stability of slope when the layers are horizontal?
  1.    Stable up to 45°
  2.    Stable at all angles up to 90°
  3.    Unstable up to 45°
  4.    Unstable at all angles up to 90°
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Stable at all angles up to 90°
Answer: (b).Stable at all angles up to 90°

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