(a) the number of tremors of earthquake occurred in Gujarat after 26.01.2001, location-wise during October/November, 2001;
(b) the highest frequency of tremors occurred on a particular day;
(c) whether it is a fact that the earthquake catastrophe level of Gujarat is one of the highest among the stable continental regions of the world;
(d) if so, whether the Government of Gujarat has submitted a proposal for setting up of an Institute of Seismology Research in Gujarat for prediction, preparation resistance and restoration;
(e) whether the Institute will be useful in mitigating the loss of human life and property in future earthquake in the country;
(f) the time by which it is likely to be established;
(g) if not, the reasons therefore;
(h) whether the Government have constituted an expert committee to work out the details of the proposed project;
(i) if so, whether the Committee have submitted its report; and
(j) the estimated cost of the project and the quantum of assistance proposed to be provided by the Government to the State?