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Topic Seismicity
Asked 3 times across 2 UPSC exams over 9 years (2014–2023), peaking in 2014.
Key insights
- Most tested in CDS — 2 of 3 PYQs
- Most asked in 2014
- Recurs across 3 years (2014–2023)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CDS 2014 → CBI 2023
How the concept evolved
Rising — more than half its appearances (2 of 3) are since 2016.
Related concepts
Ideas UPSC tests alongside this one — keep exploring.
Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CBI2023
Consider the following statements with respect to earthquakes
- The point where energy is released is called hypocentre
- The point on the surface nearest to the focus is called epicentre
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A 1 only
- B 2 only
- C Both 1 and 2 ✓
- D Neither 1 nor 2
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Geography › Geomorphology
CDS2016
With reference to earthquakes, which of the following statements are correct?
- Earthquakes largely occur along the converging plate boundaries
- Point of origin of earthquake in lithosphere is known as focus/hypocentre
- Intensity of earthquake decreases with distance from the epicentre
- Epicentre of earthquake always remains over continents only
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- A 1 and 2 only
- B 1, 2 and 3 ✓
- C 2 and 3 only
- D 1 and 4
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Geography › Geomorphology
CDS2014
Which of the following is/are the potential threat to safety of large dams?
- Urbanisation near dam sites,
- Flash floods in catchment area,
- Seismic activities in surrounding area
- A 1 only
- B 1 and 3 only
- C 2 and 3 only ✓
- D 1, 2 and 3
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Geography › Physical Geography of India
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