Fri, 23 Oct 2026 · 1938 Questions

Geography DAILY PRACTICE 23/10/2026 UPSC CSE

Q 1.

With reference to earthquakes and Himalayan tectonics, consider the following statements:

  1. The Indian Plate is moving towards the Eurasian Plate, contributing to the formation and uplift of the Himalayas.
  2. The January 2025 Tibet earthquake was recorded at magnitude 7.1 by the US Geological Survey.
  3. The epicentre of an earthquake is the point inside the Earth where the rupture first begins.
  4. Earthquake magnitude and earthquake intensity measure exactly the same thing.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

  • a
  • b
  • c
  • d