Multiple choice general knowledge

Hurricane Aila caused widespread destruction in May, 2009. How high was it on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale?

  1. 3

  2. 5

  3. 1

  4. 2
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Hurricane Aila was a Category 1 storm on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale when it made landfall in May 2009. While it caused significant destruction in Bangladesh and eastern India, its wind speeds (approximately 75 mph at peak) place it in Category 1, which covers winds from 74-95 mph. The higher categories represent much stronger storms.

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