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What are the tropical cyclones of the Bay of Bengal called?

  1. Hurricanes

  2. Depressions

  3. Tornadoes

  4. Hurricenes

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The IMD uses 'depression' as a specific technical category (wind speed 17-33 knots) for Bay of Bengal disturbances, not as a general term for all tropical cyclones. The question asks broadly what cyclones are called, but other options are incorrect or misspelled.