Considered the following statements with reference to Secondary waves (S-Waves) generated during an earthquake: 1. They create troughs and crests in the material through which they pass. 2. The direction of vibrations of S-waves is perpendicular to the wave direction in the vertical plane. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

CDS I 2025 Question:

Considered the following statements with reference to Secondary waves (S-Waves) generated during an earthquake: 

1. They create troughs and crests in the material through which they pass. 

2. The direction of vibrations of S-waves is perpendicular to the wave direction in the vertical plane. 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 

  • A. 1 only
  • B. 2 only
  • C. Both 1 and 2
  • D. Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: Option C