The Indian plate is moving towards

a. North-West

b. North-East

c. North

d. East

ANSWER: North-East

Explanation:

The Indian plate is moving towards northeast at a rate of about 5 cm/year. This natural process of the Indian Plate movement has been studied using GPS (Global Positioning System) measurements.

In the north, the Indian plate collides with the Eurasian plate. The relative convergence between the two, causes earthquakes in the Himalayan region.

Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has published several guidelines and building codes for construction of earthquake resistant structures and for retrofitting of existing buildings.

These guidelines are in wide circulation amongst the public and the administrative authorities responsible for the design and construction of earthquake resistant structures in earthquake prone areas.