Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists:

List I List II
A. Cyclones 1. Western Australia
B. Hurricanes 2. South China Sea
C. Typhoons 3. Indian Ocean
D. Willy-willies 4. Atlantic Ocean

 

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  1. A -3, B - 2, C - 4, D - 1
  2. A - 3, B - 4, C - 2, D - 1
  3. A - 1, B - 4, C - 2, D - 3
  4. A - 1, B - 2, C - 4, D - 3

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Option 2 : A - 3, B - 4, C - 2, D - 1
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The correct answer is A - 3, B - 4, C - 2, D - 1.

  • Different names of Cyclone in different countries:
    • West Indies and the coast of Florida: In that region, these are known as Hurricanes.
    • The Philippine island, the coast of China, and Japan: In that region, these are known as Typhoons.
    • The Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea: In that region, they are known as Cyclones.
    • Northeast and Northwestern coast of Australia: In that region, they are called Welly-Wellies.
    • In the U.S.A and Mexico, these are known as Tornadoes.

Important Points

  • List of Famous Local Winds of the World:

    WIND

    REGION

  • Abrolhos

    Brazil

    Alize

    Central Africa and the Caribbean

    Amihan, Habagat

    Philippines

    Chinook

    Rocky Mountains

    Kosava

    Serbia

    Norwester

    New Zealand

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