Daily Quiz-151

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Chandigarh, Updated At : 07:45 PM Jul 07, 2025 IST

1. Which of the following is a pre-requisite condition for the formation of a tropical cyclone?

A) Cold air mass over ocean

B) High vertical wind shear

C) Sea surface temperature ≥ 27°C

D) Presence of jet streams

2. Which of the following statements is not true about the eye of a tropical cyclone?

A) It has the highest wind speed

B) It is an area of lowest pressure

C) Weather is calm and clear

D) Surrounded by the eyewall

3. Tornado Alley is a region in which country known for frequent tornadoes?

A) India

B) China

C) Australia

D) USA

4. Which international organization is responsible for coordinating cyclone names globally?

A) UNEP

B) WMO

C) UNFCCC

D) IPCC

5. Which Indian cyclone is associated with the highest number of deaths in recorded history?

A) Cyclone Amphan

B) 1999 Odisha Cyclone

C) Cyclone Fani

D) Cyclone Nargis

Answers Quiz-150 (July 6)

1. C

Explanation: Tropical cyclones are massive (up to 1000 km) and last for days, whereas tornadoes are small (up to 500 m wide) and short-lived. Tornadoes often have higher wind speeds but are much smaller in scale.

2. C

Explanation: The Coriolis force is minimal within ±5° latitude of the equator, hence cyclonic rotation cannot be initiated there.

3. D

Explanation: Super Typhoon Tip (1979) had a record low pressure of 870 hPa and is the largest tropical cyclone ever recorded.

4. A

Explanation: Tornadoes occur in the troposphere, where all weather phenomena take place.

5. C

Explanation: To prevent emotional distress and confusion, WMO retires names of cyclones that caused significant loss.

Daily Quiz-151

Ravneet Kaur

TNS

Answers Quiz-150 (July 6)

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Daily Quiz-151

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Answers Quiz-150 (July 6)

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