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________ was very severe Cyclonic Storm and the most intense tropical cyclone of the 2016 in North Indian Ocean.

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  1. Hudhud

  2. Ockhi

  3. Vardah

  4. Nilofar

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Correct Option: C

In the satellite based techniques, track and intensity of cyclones are forecast based on the _________ associated with cyclone.

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  1. wind speed

  2. cloud pattern

  3. atmospheric pressure

  4. climate

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Correct Option: B

The Cyclone name Vardah, was suggested by __________.

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  1. India

  2. Pakistan

  3. Sri Lanka

  4. Saudi Arabia

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Correct Option: B

Which of the following country does not decide the naming the cyclone in the Indian Ocean region?

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  1. India

  2. Sri Lanka

  3. Thailand

  4. Japan

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Correct Option: D

Hurricane is a tropical cyclone that occurs in the ___________.

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  1. Atlantic Ocean

  2. North-eastern Pacific Ocean

  3. Indian Ocean

  4. Both A & B

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Correct Option: D

 The term Vardah, refers to ________.

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  1. white rose

  2. eye

  3. national bird of Pakistan

  4. red rose

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Correct Option: D

In Indian Ocean region, naming the cyclone is decided by __________.

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  1. India

  2. Sri Lanka

  3. Bangladesh

  4. All of these

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Correct Option: D

What is a water spout?

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  1. A rotating body of water formed by whirlwind

  2. Water transported through pipeline

  3. Water source from underground

  4. Water collected from rain

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Water Spout is a phenomenon that results in the formation of vertical water funnel at sea. A rotating column of water and spray formed by a whirlwind occurring over the sea or other body of water.

The type of wave affecting Bay of Bengal is ____________.

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  1. Hurricane

  2. Typhoon

  3. Cyclone

  4. Tornado

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Since sea surface temperatures and humidity both directly correlate with chances of cyclone formation, the Bay of Bengal is a more likely target because it gets higher rainfall, and because the sluggish winds around it keep temperatures relatively high: about 28 degrees around the year. Warm air currents enhance this surface temperature and aid the formation of cyclones.

In addition, the Bay receives higher rainfall and constant inflow of freshwater from the Ganga and Brahmaputra rivers. This means that the Bay’s surface water keeps getting refreshed, making it impossible for the warm water to mix with the cooler water below, making it ideal for depression. 

Which one of the following regions receives winter rainfall caused by western disturbances?

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  1. Punjab

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Kerala

  4. Karnataka Coast

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Correct Option: A