Q. Consider the following statements:
1.High atmospheric pressure is needed for the formation of cyclones.
2.The calm center of a tropical cyclone is called vortex.
3.In India, the Western Ghats region is most vulnerable to tropical cyclones.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: D
Notes:
Explanation –
Statements 1, 2 and 3 are incorrect. Cyclones form around a low-pressure area, not a high-pressure area. The low-pressure center is a defining characteristic of cyclones. The calm center of a tropical cyclone is called the eye. The eastern coast of India, particularly the states of Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal, is more vulnerable to tropical cyclones than the Western Ghats region.
Source: AIR
