Question

Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has divided India into how many seismic zones?

• A. 4
• B. 5
• C. 6
• D. 7

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 4

• Seismic Zones: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has categorized India into four seismic zones to classify regions based on the likelihood of earthquakes.

• Zone V: This is the most seismically active zone, covering regions like the entire northeastern India, parts of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Gujarat.

• Zone IV: This zone has a high risk of earthquakes and includes areas like Delhi, parts of Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh.

• Zone III: This is a moderate risk zone and covers a large part of peninsular India, as well as parts of Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh.

• Zone II: This is the least active seismic zone in India and includes the remaining parts of the country, which have a very low risk of earthquakes.