Question 1466
The Indian landmass lies on the Indian Plate colliding with the Eurasian Plate, generating Himalayan seismicity. Nearly 60% of the country is earthquake-prone, with devastating events like the 1897 Assam (8.1 magnitude) and 2001 Gujarat (7.7 magnitude) earthquakes reshaping India’s seismic preparedness. Which seismic zone is the most active in India?
Answer
Zone V
Why?
Zone V