Question

Under which seismic vulnerability zone is Uttarakhand placed?

1) II
2) III
3) IV
4) V

  1. 1 only
  2. 3 & 4
  3. 2 only
  4. None

Answer:

Option B: 3 & 4

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “3 & 4”.

Uttarakhand falls under Seismic Zones IV and V, according to the Indian Seismic Zonation Map.