Q: (SSC/0)
question_subject:
Geography
question_exam:
SSC
stats:
0,3,9,1,3,3,5
keywords:
{'major earthquake': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'jabalpur': [1, 0, 3, 0], 'uttar kashi': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'india': [8, 1, 7, 13], 'latur': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'chamoli': [1, 0, 0, 0]}
In 1999, a major earthquake occurred in India. The correct answer option, option 3, states that the earthquake took place in Chamoli. Chamoli is a district in the state of Uttarakhand, which is located in northern India. The earthquake in Chamoli was a devastating event, resulting in significant loss of life and widespread destruction. It had a magnitude of 6.8 on the Richter scale and caused landslides and avalanches in the region. The earthquake in Chamoli highlighted the vulnerability of hilly areas to seismic activity and prompted initiatives to strengthen infrastructure and improve disaster preparedness in the region.