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Earthquake

Asked 2 times in UPSC Mains · first asked 2015 · last asked 2021 · 23 total marks

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Discuss about the vulnerability of India to earthquake related hazards. Give examples including the salient features of major disasters caused by earthquakes in different parts of India during the last three decades.

2021GS-310 marks

The frequency of earthquakes appears to have increased in the Indian subcontinent. However, India's preparedness for mitigating their impact has significant gaps. Discuss various aspects.

2015GS-312.5 marks