Which of the following areas or regions is most prone to earthquakes?
A. Deccan Plateau
B. Ganga Brahmaputra Valley
C. Plains of northern India
D. Western Ghats
Answer: Option B
Solution(By Examveda Team)
As Ganga Brahmaputra Valley lies near the foot hills of the Himalayas they are more susceptible to earthquakes as compared to other regions given in option.This Question Belongs to Geography >> Lithosphere
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