Q. In India, the months of April to November are known as ‘cyclone season’ because:
1.The monsoon winds create favorable conditions for cyclone formation.
2.Ocean temperatures are at their lowest during this period.
3.There is high atmospheric pressure over the Indian Ocean.
4.The Himalayas block rain-bearing clouds from reaching the subcontinent.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation –
Statement 1 is correct. The cyclone season in India is from April to November, which coincides with the monsoon season. The monsoon winds, which blow from the southwest over the Indian Ocean, create favorable conditions for cyclone formation.
Statements 2, 3 and 4 are incorrect. While ocean temperatures do play a role in cyclone formation, they are generally higher during the monsoon season, not lower. The atmospheric pressure over the Indian Ocean is actually lower during the monsoon season, creating favorable conditions for cyclone formation. While the Himalayas do affect weather patterns in India, they don’t directly influence cyclone formation in the Indian Ocean.
Source: Forum IAS
