{"id":63572,"date":"2024-04-20T09:10:59","date_gmt":"2024-04-20T09:10:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=63572"},"modified":"2024-04-20T09:10:59","modified_gmt":"2024-04-20T09:10:59","slug":"the-2001-earthquake-that-devastated-parts-of-gujarat-had-its-epicenter-in","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/the-2001-earthquake-that-devastated-parts-of-gujarat-had-its-epicenter-in\/","title":{"rendered":"The 2001 earthquake that devastated parts of Gujarat had its epicenter in:"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\r\n    <!-- Check if it's an AMP page -->\r\n            <!-- Non-AMP version -->\r\n        <div class=\"mcq-container\" data-quiz-id=\"quizState_6a97460963123\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option1\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    Kutch                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option2\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    Saurashtra                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option3\" data-is-correct=\"true\">\r\n                    Vadodara                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option4\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    Ahmedabad                <\/div>\r\n                            \r\n            <!-- Feedback messages for non-AMP -->\r\n            <div class=\"feedback\" data-feedback=\"wrong\">Answer is Right!<\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"feedback\" data-feedback=\"right\">Answer is Wrong!<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <script>\r\n        document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function () {\r\n            var containers = document.querySelectorAll('.mcq-container');\r\n\r\n            containers.forEach(function(container) {\r\n                var options = container.querySelectorAll('.option');\r\n                var feedbackSelect = container.querySelector('[data-feedback=\"select\"]');\r\n                var feedbackWrong = container.querySelector('[data-feedback=\"wrong\"]');\r\n                var feedbackRight = container.querySelector('[data-feedback=\"right\"]');\r\n\r\n                options.forEach(function(option) {\r\n                    option.addEventListener('click', function() {\r\n                        var selectedOption = option.getAttribute('data-option-key');\r\n                        var isCorrect = option.getAttribute('data-is-correct') === 'true';\r\n\r\n                        \/\/ Remove previous selections\r\n                        options.forEach(function(opt) {\r\n                            opt.classList.remove('correct', 'incorrect');\r\n                        });\r\n\r\n                        \/\/ Add the correct\/incorrect class\r\n                        if (isCorrect) {\r\n                            option.classList.add('correct');\r\n                            feedbackRight.hidden = false;\r\n                            feedbackWrong.hidden = true;\r\n                        } else {\r\n                            option.classList.add('incorrect');\r\n                            feedbackRight.hidden = true;\r\n                            feedbackWrong.hidden = false;\r\n                        }\r\n\r\n                        \/\/ Hide select feedback\r\n                        feedbackSelect.hidden = true;\r\n                    });\r\n                });\r\n            });\r\n        });\r\n        <\/script>\r\n    \r\n    <!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is Kutch.<\/p>\n<p>The 2001 Gujarat earthquake was a magnitude 7.9 earthquake that struck the Indian state of Gujarat on January 26, 2001. The epicenter was near the town of Bhuj in Kutch district, and the earthquake caused widespread damage and loss of life. The earthquake was the deadliest in India since the 1935 Quetta earthquake, and it is estimated that over 20,000 people were killed.<\/p>\n<p>The earthquake was caused by the <div class=\"telegram-channel-container\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/pscnotes2025\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"telegram-channel-button\">\r\n            <span class=\"telegram-icon\">\r\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 496 512\">\r\n                    <path fill=\"white\" d=\"M248,8C111,8,0,119,0,256s111,248,248,248s248-111,248-248S385,8,248,8z M362,177L320,367c-3,14-10,18-20,14l-56-41l-27,26 c-3,3-5,5-10,5l4-63L323,196c5-5-1-7-8-3l-98,62l-42-13c-9-3-10-9,2-14l162-63C351,160,365,164,362,177z\"\/>\r\n                <\/svg>\r\n            <\/span>\r\n            Join Our Telegram Channel\r\n        <\/a>\r\n    <\/div> movement of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates. The Indian plate is moving northward at a rate of about 5 centimeters per year, and it is colliding with the Eurasian plate. This collision causes the Indian plate to be subducted beneath the Eurasian plate, and the resulting stress builds up until it is released in an earthquake.<\/p>\n<p>The 2001 Gujarat earthquake was a reminder of the seismic hazard that exists in India. The country is located in a region of active tectonic plate boundaries, and it is prone to earthquakes. It is important to be aware of the risks of earthquakes and to take steps to protect yourself and your family.<\/p>\n<p>Here is a brief explanation of each option:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Kutch: The epicenter of the 2001 Gujarat earthquake was near the town of Bhuj in Kutch district.<\/li>\n<li>Saurashtra: Saurashtra is a <div class=\"youtube-subscribe-container\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCNHT8lW-JmLC68rjBfZhdkg?sub_confirmation=1\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"youtube-subscribe-button\">\r\n            <span class=\"youtube-icon\">\r\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\">\r\n                    <path d=\"M549.7 124.1c-6.3-23.7-24.8-42.3-48.3-48.6C458.8 64 288 64 288 64S117.2 64 74.6 75.5c-23.5 6.3-42 24.9-48.3 48.6-11.4 42.9-11.4 132.3-11.4 132.3s0 89.4 11.4 132.3c6.3 23.7 24.8 41.5 48.3 47.8C117.2 448 288 448 288 448s170.8 0 213.4-11.5c23.5-6.3 42-24.2 48.3-47.8 11.4-42.9 11.4-132.3 11.4-132.3s0-89.4-11.4-132.3zm-317.5 213.5V175.2l142.7 81.2-142.7 81.2z\"\/>\r\n                <\/svg>\r\n            <\/span>\r\n            Subscribe on YouTube\r\n        <\/a>\r\n    <\/div> peninsula in Gujarat. It was not the epicenter of the 2001 Gujarat earthquake.<\/li>\n<li>Vadodara: Vadodara is a city in Gujarat. It was not the epicenter of the 2001 Gujarat earthquake.<\/li>\n<li>Ahmedabad: Ahmedabad is the capital of Gujarat. 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