Topic: Geomorphology: Earthquakes
1. With suitable illustrations examine why the Himalayan region is more prone to earthquakes than the Western Ghats. Also, suggest earthquake preparedness measures to abate the risks arising out of it. (250 Words)
Reference: DTE
Why the question:
Tremors in Delhi-NCR again after the fresh quake in Nepal
Key Demand of the question:
Show using diagrams, why the Himalayas is more prone to earthquake than the Western Ghats. Deliberate upon the risks and vulnerability of earthquakes in the Himalayan region. Also, suggest earthquake preparedness measures to abate the effect of it.
Directive:
Examine – When asked to ‘Examine’, we must investigate the topic (content words) in detail, inspect it, investigate it and establish the key facts and issues related to the topic in question. While doing so we should explain why these facts and issues are important and their implications.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
One can start with the definition of an earthquake or give the context of a recent earthquake in Nepal.
Body:
The answer body must have the following aspects covered:
Discuss briefly the Earthquake proneness of regions in India especially the seismic zones of India in the Himalayas. Compare it with those in the Western Ghats. Draw a diagram and show why the Himalayas is more seismically active.
Explain the risks and vulnerability of earthquakes in the Himalayan region.
Suggest earthquake preparedness measures abate its effect of it.
Conclusion:
Conclude with the way forward.
