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Earthquake – Question 9

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Topic
Earthquake
Subject
General Studies
Difficulty
Medium
Solve Time
45–60 sec

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Q · EarthquakeMedium · 45s

Which Indian state experienced the 2001 Bhuj earthquake?

TopicEarthquake
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min

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Explanation:

2001 Bhuj earthquake was devastating and occurred in Gujarat, with a magnitude of ~7.7.

Final Answer: Option C — Gujarat
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