Question

41. With reference to cyclones,
i) Tropical cyclones are more destructive and less frequent than temperate cyclones.
ii) A tropical cyclone is frontal in origin whereas a temperate cyclone is thermal in origin.
Which of the above statement/s is/are correct?

• A. a) i only
  
• B. b) ii only
  
• C. c) Both i and ii
  
• D. d) Neither i nor ii

Answer 1

The correct option is A a) i only


A)

Explanation:

Temperate cyclone is frontal in origin whereas a tropical cyclone is thermal in origin. Favourable conditions for formation of tropical cyclone are Larger sea surface area, High temperature (> 27o C), Coriolis force, Vertical wind speed and Existing weak-low pressure area.