Q. Which earthquake is local in nature and rarely occurring?

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Q. Which theory is acclaimed as a satisfactory explanation about the cause of earthquakes?

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Q. The phase during which the stored elastic energy is released is __________

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Q. Foreshocks are often recorded in which phase?

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Q. The phase which involves restoration to state of equilibrium is __________

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Q. Earthquakes occur at which portion of plates?

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Q. The inner regions of plates are free from tectonic earthquakes.

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Q. The plate movements at boundaries are __________

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Q. Rocks behave as ________ masses towards operating stresses.

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Q. Structures built on which land have to withstand greater risk during earthquakes?

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Q. What do the rocks undergo during seismic shocks?

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Q. What should be the type of foundation for concrete and masonry buildings?

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Q. What is the characteristic of walls for quake resistant buildings?

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Q. What should be maintained in cross walls?

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Q. Stronger and resistant walls should be designed with plain concrete.

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Q. Which type of roofs gives better resistance against shocks?

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Q. Which of the following need not be avoided for construction of quake resistant buildings?

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Q. A dam is subjected to simpler system of forces during an earthquake compared to the other buildings.

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Q. In a storage dam, how many forces have to be considered?

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Q. To avoid shearing, dam has to be placed as far as possible from __________

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