Daily Quiz- 184

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Chandigarh, Updated At : 02:27 PM Aug 09, 2025 IST

1. The 2025 “Megaquake Simulation Exercise” conducted by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) was based on which fault line?

A. North Anatolian Fault

B. Bhuj Fault

C. Main Central Thrust

D. Himalayan Frontal Thrust

2. As per the 2025 Global Seismic Risk Index, which Indian city ranks highest in terms of seismic vulnerability?

A. Dehradun

B. Guwahati

C. Gangtok

D. Srinagar

3. The “Earthquake Lightning” phenomenon observed before the Turkey-Syria earthquake in 2023 is best explained by:

A. Volcanic lightning

B. Subsurface thermal flux

C. Electrical discharge from stressed rocks

D. Atmospheric disturbances

4. In early 2025, which South American country declared a national emergency due to ashfall from Nevado del Ruiz volcano?

A. Peru

B. Bolivia

C. Colombia

D. Ecuador

5. Which region is currently being studied for a possible new tectonic plate boundary formation due to rifting?

A. Gulf of California

B. Afar Triangle, East Africa

C. Andaman Sea

D. Scotia Plate

1. C

Explanation: Uttarakhand launched the app for early seismic warnings in 2024.

2. C

Explanation: Fagradalsfjall erupted in 2024, again highlighting Iceland’s tectonic vulnerability.

3. B

Explanation: Tonga experiences ultra-deep earthquakes due to steep subduction of the Pacific Plate.

4. C

Explanation: India lies on the Himalayan convergent boundary, not the circum-Pacific Ring of Fire.

5. C

Explanation: Ruang volcano erupted violently in 2024, prompting a large-scale evacuation.

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