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Which of the following is/are matched correctly?
1. Earthquake's origin - seismic focus
2. Epicentre - point on earth's surface directly above seismic focus
3. S waves - similar to sound waves
4. Richter scale - severity of earthquake


A) 1,2 and 3

B) 1, 2, 3 and 4

C) 2 and 4

D) 3 and 4

Correct Answer:
B) 1, 2, 3 and 4


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