2026 · Q33
Consider the following statements with reference to earthquakes:
- 1Collapse earthquakes are most common
- 2Tsunamis are waves generated by the tremors and not an earthquake in itself
- 3High magnitude earthquakes i.e. 8+ are quite rare whereas 'tiny' types occur almost every minute Which of the statements given above are correct?
General KnowledgeGeography
- A1 and 2 only
- B1 and 3 only
- C2 and 3 only
- D1, 2 and 3
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect: tectonic earthquakes are by far the most common; collapse earthquakes are rare and localised. Statement 2 is correct: a tsunami is a series of sea waves generated by undersea tremors, not an earthquake itself. Statement 3 is correct: magnitude 8+ earthquakes are quite rare, while tiny tremors occur almost every minute. The answer is (C) 2 and 3 only.