Question:medium

Identify correct statements with reference to tropical cyclones in India:
A. More cyclones form in the Bay of Bengal than in the Arabian sea.
B. Almost all storms in the Bay of Bengal have their genesis between equator and 10°N.
C. The October-November months recorded the highest frequency of cyclones (1897-2014).
D. Cyclone warning and cyclone shelters are effective means of reducing loss of human lives.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Coriolis force is zero at the Equator. That is why cyclones (which need spin) cannot form exactly on the Equator.
Updated On: May 21, 2026
  • A and B only
  • B, C and D only
  • A, B and D only
  • A, C and D only
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The Correct Option is D

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