Geography Lithosphere

Q. Which of the following areas or regions is most prone to earthquakes?

A
Plains of northern India
B
Deccan Plateau
C
Ganga Brahmaputra Valley
D
Western Ghats

Correct Answer

Ganga Brahmaputra Valley

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