Tropical Cyclones

Q. Which among the following is not correct about cyclones?

1. Cyclones rotate in a clockwise direction in the northern hemisphere.
2. Amphan was a tropical cyclone which originated in the Bay of Bengal.
3. Tropical cyclones are very destructive in nature.
4. Cyclones are accompanied by high rainfall.

Q. ____________ is a wind system with a high-pressure region in the centre surrounded by regions of low-pressure areas.

1. Anticyclone
2. Tsunami
3. Cyclone
4. Thunderstorm

Q. Which of the following is/are the conditions that favour the formation and intensification of tropical storms?

1. Large volume of water
2. Presence of a low-pressure area
3. Presence of Coriolis force
4. Presence of a high-pressure area