2015 · Q21
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: List-I (City) List-II (Earthquake zone) A. Kolkata
- 1Zone V B. Guwahati
- 2Zone IV C. Delhi
- 3Zone III D. Chennai
- 4Zone II Code :
General KnowledgeGeography
- AA – 3, B – 2, C – 1, D – 4
- BA – 3, B – 1, C – 2, D – 4
- CA – 4, B – 1, C – 2, D – 3
- DA – 4, B – 2, C – 1, D – 3
Explanation
Under the BIS seismic zoning of India, Guwahati falls in the highest-risk Zone V (B–1), Delhi in Zone IV (C–2), Kolkata in Zone III (A–3), and Chennai in the low-risk Zone II (D–4). Hence A–3, B–1, C–2, D–4.