Question

Major earthquakes are less likely to occur in
 A. North East India
B. Rajasthan
C. Rann of Kutch
D. Orissa

Answer 1

Hint:The above problem can be resolved using the detailed description of the earthquake in India and the region affected by the earthquakes in India. The earthquakes are caused by shaking of minor as well as major plates inside the earth's crust. These vibrations may vary accordingly from region to region.

Complete step by step answer:
The earthquake is one of the most frequently happening in India, that takes place when there is any disturbance occurring in the tectonic plate of the earth crust. The frequency of earthquakes varies from region to region as per the geographical conditions of earth, along with several other factors like climatic conditions. The states which are moderately prone to earthquakes include states occupying the North- East parts of India. On the other hands, the highly prone areas include the regions of Kashmir, the western and central Himalayas and some Middle regions of Bihar. Out of these, the region which is subjected to the lower impact of earthquake includes the region south like Orissa. There is a much lower intensity of an earthquake in that region.
Therefore, Orissa is the region where earthquakes are less likely to occur and option (D) is correct.

Note:To solve the given problem, it is necessary to understand the meaning of an earthquake. Along with this, one must be aware of the significant causes of the earthquake. The earthquake is one of the most severely affecting natural calamities that takes place where the internal vibrations occur. The intensity of these vibrations can vary from one region to another region.