Multiple choice

What are the tropical cyclones of Bay of Bengal called?

  1. Hurricanes

  2. Typhoons

  3. Depressions

  4. Tornadoes

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The term 'depression' is commonly used in India for tropical cyclones in the Bay of Bengal. While hurricanes and typhoons are the same phenomena, they are regionally named - hurricanes in Atlantic/NE Pacific, typhoons in NW Pacific.