Q: Which one of the following statements about earthquake waves is not correct?
(a)P waves move faster and are the first to arrive at the surface.
(b)P waves can travel through gaseous, liquid and solid materials.
(c)Seismographs located beyond 145° from epicentre can record the arrival of P waves.
(d)P waves have maximum area covered under its shadow zone.
Correct Answer: (a)
The correct answer is (a) 'P तरंगें तीव्र गति से चलती हैं और धरातल पर सबसे पहले पहुँचती हैं।'. This question from the General Studies domain tests knowledge of Miscellaneous.