Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Tropical cyclones in the Indian Ocean region are formed due to the strong westerly winds.
2.The Coriolis force prevents the formation of cyclone near the equator.
3.Cyclones are more frequent in the Bay of Bengal compared to the Arabian Sea due to its lower humidity levels.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation –
Statements 1 and 3 are incorrect. Tropical cyclones in the Indian Ocean are primarily influenced by easterly winds. Cyclones are more frequent in the Bay of Bengal because of higher humidity levels, warmer sea surface temperatures, and other favourable conditions for cyclone formation.
Statement 2 is correct. The Coriolis force is weak near the equator, which makes it difficult for cyclones to form in that region.
Source: The Hindu
