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What causes an Earthquake ?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Frequent occurrence of cyclones
  2. Drilling of crude oi
  3. Underground nuclear explosions
  4. Movement of plates of earth, which float on the hot volcanic mantle below the Earth's surface

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Movement of plates of earth, which float on the hot volcanic mantle below the Earth's surface