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Geography GK · Q171

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Competitive Exams · Geography GK · question 171

Q171

Which of the following, Indonesian Territory became victim of terrible Earthquake in 2004?

A.
Irian Jaya
B.
Sumatra
Answer
C.
Kalibangan
D.
Java

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
On December 26, 2004, at 7:59 am local time, an undersea earthquake with a magnitude of 9.1 struck off the coast of the Indonesian island of Sumatra. Epicentre of Earthquake was west coast of Sumatra.