One Dozen Facts

Earthquake occurs in which of the following layers of the earth?

• Inner core

• Mantle

• Crust

• Outer core

Answer explanation

Earthquakes are caused by tremors due to the shaking of ground. These tremors are caused by disturbances caused in the tectonic plates. These plates are deep down inside the uppermost layer of the earth called the crust.

Which of the following layers of the Earth has the highest temperature?

• Inner core

• Outer core

• Mantle

• Crust

Answer explanation

The innermost layer has the highest temperature. The crust is the outermost layer of the Earth. The layer beneath the crust is the mantle which is made up of magma, rocks, and minerals. Beneath the mantle lies the core. The core consists of outer core and inner core. The inner core, being the innermost layer, has the highest temperature.

What causes an earthquake?

• Heavy rain

• Movement of tectonic plates

• Volcanic eruption

• Wind patterns

Answer explanation

Earthquakes occur due to sudden tectonic movements within the

Earth’s crust

Seismograph is?

• Device used to measure temperature

• Device used to monitor ocean currents

• Device used to record earthquake vibrations

• Predicting weather patterns

Answer explanation

All earthquakes are different in their intensity and magnitude. The

instrument for the measurement of vibrations is known as Seismograph.

Statement 1 - Richter Scale is used to measure the intensity of an earthquake.

Statement 2 - Mercalli Scale is used to measure the magnitude of the earthquake.

Which of the following is correct?

• Both statements are true

• Both statements are false

• Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false

• Statement 1 is false and statement 2 is true

Answer explanation

Magnitude scale

 Richter scale is used to measure the magnitude of the earthquake

 The energy released during a quake is expressed in absolute

numbers of 0-10.

Intensity scale

 The Mercalli scale is used to measure the intensity of an earthquake

 It measures the visible damage caused due to the quake.

 It is expressed in the range of 1-12

Which of the following is a safety measure during an earthquake?

• Running outside immediately

• Standing near windows

• Taking cover under a study table or desk

• Ignoring emergency alarms

Answer explanation

Drop

Take cover

Hold on

The 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference or Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC,also known as COP28, was held in ?

• Dhaka, Bangladesh

• New Delhi,India

• Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt

• Dubai,UAE

Answer explanation

With reference to Global Partnership for Artificial Intelligence(GPAI) summit held in New Delhi recently,which of the following country is not a member of it?

• India

• Japan

• United States

• China

Garba folk dance originated from which state of India?

• Orissa

• West Bengal

• Karnataka

• Gujarat

Answer explanation

State of Global Climate Report is released by?

• World Bank WB

• World Health Organization WHO

• World Meteorological Organization WMO

• Indian Space Research Organisation ISRO