Seismic waves
Tested in 3 real MPSC questions across 1 year (2017–2017). See it in context on the interactive Concept Graph →
Years it was asked
Real questions that test this
ज्या ठिकाणी भूकंपाची निर्मिती होते त्या ठिकाणास काय म्हणतात ? The point of origin of an earthquake is known as
1)भ्रशमूलक बिंदू / Tectonic point
2)भूकंप नाभि / Seismic focus✓ Correct
3)पातालिक बिंदू / Plutonic point
4)भूकंपाचे बाह्य केंद्र / Epicentre
The point of origin of an earthquake inside the earth is called the seismic focus (नाभी). The point directly above it on the surface is the epicentre (बाह्य केंद्र).