Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) grouped the country into four seismic zones.
2.BIS is the official agency for publishing seismic hazard maps and codes.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation: There are four seismic zones (II, III, IV, and V) in India based on scientific inputs relating to seismicity, earthquakes occurred in the past and tectonic setup of the region.

  • 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.
  • BIS is the official agency for publishing seismic hazard maps and codes.

Source: FORUMIAS

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