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Question
List three states in India where earthquakes are more likely to strike.
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Solution
Since plate movement is the primary cause of earthquakes, the boundaries of the plates are the weak zones where earthquakes are most likely to occur. The weak zones are also known as seismic or fault zones. The three states in India where earthquakes are more likely to strike are:
- Jammu and Kashmir
- Gujrat
- Rajasthan
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