Q. With reference to Seismic Hazard Map of India, consider the following statements:
1. India has been divided into eight seismic zones and majority of India lies in Zone I.
2. Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is the official agency in India for publishing the seismic hazard maps and codes.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Statement 1 is incorrect: Previously, earthquake zones were divided into five zones with respect to the severity of the earthquakes but the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) grouped the country into four seismic zones by unifying the first two zones. Now, India has been divided into four seismic zones (II, III, IV, and V).
Statement 2 is correct.
Source: Indian Express
