Question

Kachchh region is related to which seismic belt?

• A. Zone-2
• B. Zone-3
• C. Zone-4
• D. Zone-5

Hint:

Zone-5 = very high risk (e.g., Kachchh, Kashmir, Northeast India).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Seismic zoning of India.
India is divided into four seismic zones — II, III, IV, V, where Zone-5 has the highest seismic risk.
Step 2: Place Kachchh in seismic map.
Kachchh (Gujarat) lies in Zone-5, known for the devastating Bhuj earthquake of 2001.