Paper 1 · People, Development and Environment
UGC NET December 2023 Re-Exam (14.12.2023) Shift-I
Given below are two statements. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
- Statement I: The Richter scale measures not only the intensity of an earthquake itself, but its impact on people too.
- Statement II: The modified Mercalli scale measures the earthquake in terms of energy released.
ABoth Statement I and Statement II are correct
BBoth Statement I and Statement II are incorrect ✓ Correct
CStatement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
DStatement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
Correct answer: (B) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect — Both statements are incorrect, so the answer is both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
Explanation
★Both statements are incorrect, so the answer is both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
★The Richter scale measures the magnitude of an earthquake, that is the energy released.
★It does not measure the impact on people, so Statement I is wrong.
★The modified Mercalli scale measures intensity, the felt effects at a place.
★It does not measure energy released, so Statement II is wrong.
★The two scales are described in swapped, incorrect terms here.
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