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प्रश्न
The earth’s plate responsible for causing earthquakes is ______.
विकल्प
the crust of the earth
the mantle of the earth
the inner core of the earth
the outer core of the earth
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उत्तर
The earth’s plate responsible for causing earthquakes is the crust of the earth.
Explanation:
An earthquake is a sudden shaking or trembling of the earth that lasts for a very short time. It is caused by the disturbance deep down inside the uppermost layer of the earth called the crust.
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