Sample questions
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CDS2017
Tsunami waves are the undersea occurrence of earthquake exceeding 7·5 on Richter scale. Which one of the following statements regarding this is not correct?
- A It often generates strong waves.
- B The Pacific coasts are most vulnerable to Tsunami waves.
- C Tsunami waves are also called high-energy tidal waves or seismic sea waves.
- D Tsunami is a Latin word. ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Geography › Geomorphology
CDS2014
Statement IA tsunami is a series of water waves caused by the displacement of a large volume of water of an Ocean
Statement IIA tsunami can be generated when thrust faults associated with convergent or destructive plate boundaries move abruptly
- A Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I ✓
- B Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I
- C Statement I is true but Statement II is false
- D Statement I is false but Statement II is true
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Geography › Geomorphology
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