CUET General Test - Earthquake refers to the vibration on the earth's surface caused by catastrophic endogenetic forces. (A) The magnitude or intensity of energy released by an earthquake is not measured by the modified Mercalli Intensity Scale. (B) The place on the ground surface which is perpendicular to the focus is called the epicenter. (C) Seismology is the special branch of geology that deals with the study of earthquakes. (D) Shadow zones are some specific areas where earthquake waves do not occur or occur rarely. Choose the correct answer from the options given below: | PYQs + Solutions | AfterBoards