Q. Consider the following statements:
1.About 10 per cent of the World’s tropical cyclones affect the Indian coast.
2.More cyclones occur in the Bay of Bengal than in the Arabian Sea.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation: India’s long coastline of nearly 7,500 km consists of 5,400 km along the mainland, 132 km in Lakshadweep and 1,900 km in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

  • About 10 per cent of the World’s tropical cyclones affect the Indian coast.
  • More cyclones occur in the Bay of Bengal than in the Arabian Sea.

Source: FORUMIAS

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