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Q · EarthquakeMedium · 45s
Which of these plates is subducting beneath the Indian Plate, causing earthquakes?
TopicEarthquake
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Explanation:
The Indian Plate is subducting beneath the Eurasian Plate, not vice versa, creating the Himalayas.
Final Answer: Option D - None of the above