Civil Services Prep

Prelims MCQ · Geography

Assertion (A): Surface waves are generally the most damaging earthquake waves.

Reason (R): Surface waves move along the Earth’s surface and displace rocks, which can lead to the collapse of structures.

  1. A is true, but R is false.
  2. A is false, but R is true.
  3. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
  4. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
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