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Q. The scale on which the intensity of an earth quake is measured is named after:

A
Curie
B
Newton
C
Einstein
D
Mercalli

Correct Answer

Mercalli

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    B)10 to 12
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    A)Andhra Pradesh
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    C)Madhya Pradesh
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    C)Noise level
    D)Radioactive intensity
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